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Vaila

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Pronounced VAY-lah /ˈveɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Vaila, a small Shetland island (of Old Norse origin, variously linked to 'a hill/strong'); a place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Shetland island; strong: Vaila is Scottish/Norse. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'VAY-lah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowScottish, Norse
MeaningFrom Vaila, a small Shetland island (of Old Norse origin, variously linked to 'a hill/strong'); a place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6810 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520122025

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

Vaila comes from Vaila, a small Shetland island (of Old Norse origin, variously linked to 'a hill/strong'); a place-name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'VAY-lah').

In the U.S. and Scotland it appears very rarely as an island-name. Rare, a-Shetland-island at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Vaila is a small Shetland island (of Old Norse origin) — a lyrical, evocative place-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'VAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Vaila — Scottish/Norse; place-name

Variations

VaylaVaela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vaila mean?

Vaila is a small Shetland island (of Old Norse origin, variously linked to 'a hill/strong'); a place-name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vaila?

It's said VAY-lah /ˈveɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vaila a boy or girl name?

Vaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Vaila?

Vaila is a very rare name in the U.S.

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