Aiyla

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Pronounced AY-luh /ˈeɪ.lə/High

Meaning: moonlight, halo of moonMedium

In 30 seconds: Aiyla is a Turkish name meaning moonlight or halo of the moon, a variant of Ayla. A soft two-syllable name with romantic lunar associations.

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Origin MediumTurkish, Hebrew

Meaningmoonlight, halo of moon

U.S. rank (2025)#2458 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 822

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aiyla is a variant of Ayla, from the Turkish ay (moon) meaning moonlight or halo of the moon. It may also connect to the Hebrew Ayla meaning oak tree.

Aiyla has appeared in US birth records as a more visually distinctive spelling of the increasingly popular Ayla.

Did you know? The Turkish ay (moon) is one of the most poetic elements in Turkish names — and the crescent moon and star are national symbols of Turkey, giving moon-root names like Aiyla deep cultural resonance.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name: Ayla — name etymology referenceTurkish Name Studies — reference for AiylaUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AylaAylinAylah

Nicknames

Aiy

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Frequently Asked

What does Aiyla mean?

Aiyla means moonlight or halo of the moon, from the Turkish ay (moon), as a variant of Ayla.

How do you pronounce Aiyla?

Aiyla is pronounced AY-luh (/ˈeɪ.lə/), with two syllables.

Is Aiyla a girl's name?

Yes, Aiyla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Aiyla?

Aiyla is an uncommon variant of Ayla, found in US records since the 2010s.