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At a Glance: Name: Ayla – Meaning: halo around the moon (moonlight) – Origin: Turkish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AY-lah
Ayla (AY-lah) is a Turkish name for a girl, meaning "halo around the moon," or moonlight. It has a classic feel and a soft, open sound that's easy to say and hard to mishear. If you're drawn to names with a quiet, glowing image behind them, this one delivers it in just two syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Ayla
Meaning: Halo around the moon (moonlight).
Origin: Turkish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ayla
Phonetic: AY-lah IPA: /ˈeɪlə/
Popularity of Ayla
Ayla ranked #69 in the U.S. in 2024, when 3,236 babies were given the name. That's also its highest spot since the Social Security list we're looking at begins in 1963, so it's at its peak right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ayla mean?
Halo around the moon (moonlight). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ayla)
How do you pronounce Ayla?
Ayla is pronounced AY-lah (IPA: /ˈeɪlə/).
Is Ayla a popular name right now?
Ayla is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #69 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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