Ayla is a female given name that has various origins and meanings. It is derived from the Turkish word "ay" which means "moon" and "ayla" which means "halo of light around the moon". In Hebrew, Ayla means "oak tree" or "terebinth tree". It is also believed to be a variation of the name Aila, which is of Scottish and Finnish origin, meaning "from a strong and resilient place". The name Ayla gained popularity in the United States after the publication of the novel "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel, which features a young Cro-Magnon woman named Ayla as the main character.
Ayla rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Ayla
| Aye | Eye-luh | Short and sweet |
| Lala | Lah-lah | Cute and rhyming |
| Ay | Eye | Simple and straightforward |
| Aylz | Ayl-z | Casual and modern |
| Lia | Lee-uh | Similar sound and easy to say |
Famous people named Ayla
| Ayla Kell | Actress | Known for her role as Payson Keeler in the TV series 'Make It or Break It |
| Ayla Brown | Singer | Known for her appearances on 'American Idol' and 'The Early Show |
| Ayla Malik | Politician | First female spokesperson of the Government of Pakistan |
| Ayla Rose Barreau | Model | Miss Universe New Zealand 2020 |
| Ayla Çelik | Singer | Turkish pop and rock singer-songwriter |
| Ayla Matalon | Artist | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Ayla Schafer | Musician | British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist |
| Ayla Algan | Actress | Turkish actress and former ballerina |
| Ayla Brown | Basketball player | Former NCAA Division I basketball player and daughter of former US Senator Scott Brown |
| Ayla Erduran | Pianist | Turkish pianist and composer |
Fictional character called Ayla from pop culture
| Ayla | Earth's Children book series | Ayla is the main character in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children book series, which takes place during the prehistoric era. |
| Ayla Ranzz | DC Comics | Ayla Ranzz is a fictional character in DC Comics and is one of the founding members of the Legion of Super-Heroes. |
| Ayla Secura | Star Wars | Ayla Secura is a Twi'lek Jedi Knight in the Star Wars franchise, known for her distinctive blue skin and head-tails. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayla
| What is the origin of the name Ayla? | The name Ayla has multiple origins. It is a Hebrew name meaning "oak tree", a Turkish name meaning "moonlight", and a name used by the fictional Clan in the book "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel. |
| Is Ayla a popular name? | Ayla has become more popular in recent years, especially in the United States. It ranked as the 203rd most popular name for girls in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration. |
| What are some famous people with the name Ayla? | Some famous people with the name Ayla include Ayla Kell, an American actress known for her role in the TV series "Make It or Break It", and Ayla Brown, an American singer and former basketball player who competed on "American Idol". |
| What are some variations of the name Ayla? | Variations of the name Ayla include Aila, Aylee, and Aylah. |
| What is the meaning of the name Ayla? | The meaning of the name Ayla varies depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "oak tree", while in Turkish, it means "moonlight". |