Rising since 2008, #2,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Aiyla since 2006
Babies named Aiyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 333 |
| 2020s | 459 |
Meaning & origin
Aiyla is a modern feminine name of Turkish origin, meaning moonlight or halo. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006 and has been steadily rising in popularity since 2008, reaching its peak rank in 2022. In 2025, it ranked #2,458 with approximately 1 in 22,323 baby girls given the name. Its appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and celestial meaning, similar to names like Ayla and Layla. The name is most common in California, Florida, and Texas, reflecting its popularity in diverse, multicultural states. As a recent addition to the American naming landscape, Aiyla represents a trend toward soft, vowel-ending names with international flair.
Aiyla is a modern Turkish feminine name, likely derived from ay (moon) combined with a suffix or variant of Ayla (moonlight/halo). The name gained international recognition partly through its phonetic similarity to Ayla and other -la ending names. It has been used in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities, and entered U.S. naming records in 2006, steadily rising in use since 2008.
Where Aiyla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aiyla” around the world
Where Aiyla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ai, La, Ayi
Sibling names for Aiyla
Names that share Aiyla's style, for a brother or sister.
