Ajla

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Ajla Pronunciation

Ajla is pronounced EYE-lah /ˈaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Moonlight, the halo around the moon; a Bosnian and Turkish name linked to Arabic-derived elements of lightMedium

In 30 seconds: Moonlight from the Balkans: Ajla — said 'eye-la' — is a Bosnian and Turkish favorite for the moon's halo. Tennis champion Ajla Tomljanovic carries it onto Grand Slam courts.

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Origin MediumBosnian, Arabic, Turkish

MeaningMoonlight, the halo around the moon; a Bosnian and Turkish name linked to Arabic-derived elements of light

U.S. rank (2024)#3568 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ajla is a Bosnian and Turkish girls' name associated with moonlight and the lunar halo, drawing on Arabic-influenced light-elements (related to Ayla, 'moonlight, halo'). It is hugely popular across the Balkans and Turkey; tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic gives it global visibility.

Bosnian and Turkish diaspora families carry it to U.S. records, where the j-spelling puzzles Anglophones (it's 'eye-la'). Rare stateside, luminous at home.

Did you know? In Bosnian and Turkish, the j is pronounced like an English y — so Ajla sounds exactly like Ayla, the name English speakers know from Clan of the Cave Bear.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Ayla — related etymology

Variations

AylaEjlaAila

Nicknames

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If you like Ajla…

Ayla— the homophone moonlight name

Leyla— a fellow Balkan-Turkish night name

Amina— the companion Bosnian-Muslim favorite

Aiyla— lands in the same popularity range

Hala— echoes that soft -la sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ajla?

Ajla is pronounced EYE-lah (/ˈaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Ajla said aloud.

How do you say Ajla?

Ajla is said EYE-lah (/ˈaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Ajla said aloud.

What does the name Ajla mean?

Ajla is a Bosnian and Turkish name linked to moonlight and the lunar halo.

Is Ajla a boy or girl name?

Ajla is a girl's name.

How popular is Ajla?

Ajla is rare in the U.S. and very popular across the Balkans and Turkey.