Rising since 2006, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Ailah since 2005
Babies named Ailah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 213 |
Meaning & origin
Ailah first appeared in U.S. records in 2005, and has been rising steadily since 2006. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when it reached its highest rank to date. In 2025, the name ranked 4,546, with approximately 1 in 53,576 newborn girls receiving it. The name is most popular in California, reflecting a modern trend of soft, vowel-heavy feminine names. Ailah's rise aligns with the popularity of similar names like Ayla and Isla, and its simple, melodic sound appeals to parents seeking a distinctive but accessible name.
Ailah is a modern English coinage, likely a variant of Ayla, which itself has several possible origins. Ayla may derive from the Hebrew word for 'halo' or 'oak tree', or from Turkish 'ay' meaning 'moon'. The spelling 'Ailah' follows a trend of adding an 'h' to feminine names for a softer, more decorative look.
Where Ailah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aila, Lala
Sibling names for Ailah
Names that share Ailah's style, for a brother or sister.
