Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aaylah since 2007
Babies named Aaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Aaylah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. It reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2021, but has been falling in popularity since 2017. As of 2025, approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls is named Aaylah, reflecting its rarity. The name's distinctive spelling with a double 'a' contributes to its contemporary feel. While its exact meaning is unclear, it fits a trend of melodic, vowel-heavy names ending in 'lah'. Due to its low usage, Aaylah has not strongly associated with any specific states.
Aaylah is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be a respelling or variant of names such as Ayla, Kyla, or Layla, which have diverse origins (Hebrew, Arabic, and English). The double 'a' spelling gives it a distinctive visual appeal, a common trend in contemporary American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aay, Lah
Sibling names for Aaylah
Names that share Aaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
