Aila
Aila is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Light, bringer of light, or holy; also linked to the Gaelic island name Ailsa.
Origin and history
Aila is a feminine name with diverse international origins, notably as a Finnish variant of Helga/Aino meaning light or sacred, and in Scottish Gaelic contexts as a variant of Ailsa. It has seen a significant surge in U.S. popularity in recent years, becoming a modern favorite among parents seeking a short, soft-sounding name. Its brief structure aligns well with contemporary naming trends in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,268 babies in the United States have been named Aila since 1880. It ranks #2692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #769.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- WA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 519 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,576 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,075 |
Fun facts
- In Finland, Aila originated as a regional equivalent of Helga or Aino, associated with light and holy traditions.
- Nearly half of all U.S. recorded births for the name Aila since 1880 have occurred since 2020.