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Aela

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Pronounced AEHL-a /ˈæɛl.æ/Medium

Meaning: angelMedium

In 30 seconds: Aela is a Breton name meaning 'angel'.
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Origin MediumBreton
Meaningangel
U.S. rank (2025)#2778 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 708

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Aela is the feminine Breton form of a name meaning 'angel', rooted in the Celtic culture of Brittany. It belongs to the distinctive stock of Breton names that have stayed in regional use in northwestern France. The 'angel' meaning gives it a gentle, devotional quality.

French spellings such as Aéla and Aëla show how the name adapts to French orthography, and diminutives like Aelaig and Aelezig add an affectionate layer. Its soft vowels give it an airy, melodic sound typical of Breton names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aela is 'angel', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Aela — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Aela — meaning/etymology

Variations

AélaAëla (Gallicized forms)AelaigLaigAelezig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aela mean?

Aela is usually explained as meaning 'angel' and is most often linked with Breton tradition.

How do you pronounce Aela?

It's commonly said AEHL-a /ˈæɛl.æ/.

Is Aela a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aela is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aela?

In 2024, Aela ranked #2688 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.

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