Aylah
Aylah is a girl's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Halo of light around the moon, or oak tree.
Origin and history
Aylah is a modern spelling variant of Ayla, which has roots in both Turkish and Hebrew traditions. In Turkish, it is associated with the halo around the moon, while in Hebrew, it refers to an oak tree or terebinth. The name has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States in recent years as a stylish, melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,332 babies in the United States have been named Aylah since 1880. It ranks #3648 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1165.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.3 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 920 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,073 |
Fun facts
- The name independently originated in Turkish meaning moonlight halo and in Hebrew as a word for an oak tree.
- Aylah has gained notable momentum in the United States during the 2020s alongside similar sounding names like Ayla and Isla.