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Eylah

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Pronounced AY-lah /ˈeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elah/Ela, Hebrew for 'oak; terebinth tree,' also read near the Turkish Ayla ('halo of light around the moon; moonlight'). Nature-and-light by route.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft nature name: Eylah leans on 'oak tree' or 'moonlight' by route (said 'AY-lah'). Gentle and airy.
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Origin LowHebrew, Turkish
MeaningA spelling of Elah/Ela, Hebrew for 'oak; terebinth tree,' also read near the Turkish Ayla ('halo of light around the moon; moonlight'). Nature-and-light by route.
U.S. rank (2024)#10506 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120142024

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

Eylah spells the Hebrew Elah ('oak; terebinth'), and sits near the Turkish Ayla ('moonlight; halo'). As a layered name it carries nature and light — rare in the U.S. (said 'AY-lah').

It appears only rarely, riding the Ayla/Isla wave. Rare, soft, and airy.

Did you know? Eylah reads as a spelling of the Hebrew Elah ('oak; terebinth tree') and echoes the Turkish Ayla ('halo of moonlight') — a gentle nature-and-light name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'AY-lah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eylah — Hebrew Elah 'oak' / Turkish Ayla 'moonlight'; layered

Variations

AylaElaElah

Nicknames

EyLala

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If you like Eylah…

Ayla— the near-twin it echoes
Isla— a like soft airy name
Eila— a spelling cousin
Layla— a like -la nightfall name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eylah mean?

Eylah spells the Hebrew Elah ('oak; terebinth') and echoes the Turkish Ayla ('moonlight'). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eylah?

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

Is Eylah a boy or girl name?

Eylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Eylah?

Eylah is a rare name in the U.S.

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