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Aaila

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Pronounced AY-lah /ˈeɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Aila/Ayla — variously 'moonlight; halo of light' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' (Finnish/Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Moonlight; an oak: Aaila spells Aila/Ayla. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AY-lah').
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Origin LowTurkish, Finnish
MeaningA form of Aila/Ayla — variously 'moonlight; halo of light' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' (Finnish/Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10918 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aaila is a form of Aila/Ayla — variously 'moonlight; halo of light' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' (Finnish/Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and South Asian families. Rare in this form, moonlight-and-an-oak at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aila/Ayla is variously 'moonlight; halo of light' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' (Finnish/Hebrew) — Aaila is a form of it, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-lah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ayla — routes layered

Variations

AilaAylaAaylah

Nicknames

Aai

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If you like Aaila…

Ayla— the standard spelling
Aila— a kin spelling
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Kaila— a fellow -aila girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaila mean?

Aaila spells Aila/Ayla — variously 'moonlight' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' (Finnish/Hebrew); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aaila?

It's said AY-lah /ˈeɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aaila a boy or girl name?

Aaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Aaila?

Aaila is a very rare name in the U.S.

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