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Iylah
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Pronounced EYE-luh /ΛaΙͺ.lΙ/High
Meaning: oak tree or moonlightMedium
In 30 seconds: Iylah is a variant of Eila or Ayla meaning oak tree in Hebrew or moonlight in Turkish. A soft two-syllable name with natural beauty and multiple cultural roots.
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Meaningoak tree or moonlight
U.S. rank (2025)#2086 β Rising
2025 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β 721
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Iylah may be a creative spelling of the Hebrew Eilah (oak or terebinth tree) or the Turkish Ayla (moonlight). Both meanings evoke natural beauty.
Iylah has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive spelling combining elements of Ayla and the Hebrew Eila.
Did you know? The terebinth and oak trees were so sacred in ancient Israel that several holy sites were named for them β including Elath, which shares its root with Iylah, connecting this name to one of the oldest ports in the ancient world.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name: Iylah β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
AylaEilaEilahIyla
Nicknames
Iy
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Frequently Asked
What does Iylah mean?
Iylah means oak tree or moonlight.
How do you pronounce Iylah?
Iylah is pronounced EYE-luh (/ΛaΙͺ.lΙ/), with 2 syllables.
Is Iylah a girl's name?
Yes, Iylah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Iylah?
Creative spelling; Hebrew Eilah or Turkish Ayla connection plausible.