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Aylah

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Pronounced AY-lah /ˈeɪ.lə/Low

Meaning: Oak tree, or halo of light around the moonLow

In 30 seconds: Aylah is a variant spelling of Ayla, meaning oak tree in Turkish or halo of light in Hebrew. Made famous by Jean Auel's novel The Clan of the Cave Bear, this two-syllable name has a beautiful natural resonance.
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Origin LowTurkish, Hebrew
MeaningOak tree, or halo of light around the moon
U.S. rank (2025)#1310 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births170 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119882025

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

Aylah is a variant of Ayla, which in Turkish means oak tree and in Hebrew means halo or aura of light around the moon. The name was used in Turkey and the Middle East before gaining international recognition through Jean Auel's novel.

Aylah with its variant spelling adds visual distinctiveness to the familiar Ayla sound. The name appeals across cultures for its soft, natural meaning and two-syllable ease.

Did you know? Ayla is the name of the protagonist in Jean Auel's bestselling prehistoric novel The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980), which introduced this name to millions of English-speaking readers and dramatically boosted its use.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Ayla

Variations

AylaAilaAilahEila

Nicknames

AyAli

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If you like Aylah…

Ayla— Standard spelling of same name
Isla— Two-syllable name with same soft, natural feel
Layla— Similar sound and nature/light associations
Hazel— Tree name with same gentle natural quality

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Frequently Asked

What does Aylah mean?

Aylah means oak tree in Turkish and halo of light around the moon in Hebrew, combining natural and luminous meanings.

How is Aylah different from Ayla?

Aylah and Ayla have the same meaning and pronunciation. Aylah uses an added h for a slightly different visual appearance.

How do you pronounce Aylah?

Aylah is pronounced AY-lah, with two syllables.

What names are similar to Aylah?

Names similar to Aylah include Ayla, Isla, Layla, and Hazel.

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