Ayla
Meaning: Moonlight, halo of the moon; oak tree
Origin: Turkish/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #239
Total births: 1,483
History: Ayla surged in the 2010s as a multicultural name in Australia. The name works in Turkish, Hebrew, and Aboriginal Australian languages. Ayla represents the beautiful multicultural convergence of modern Australian naming.
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Look at the data
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| Current rank (2025) | #43 |
| Babies named Ayla in 2025 | 146 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,483 |
| Peak year | 2021 (163 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 2013–2025 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Ayla
What does the name Ayla mean?
Ayla means “Moonlight, halo of the moon; oak tree” from Turkish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Ayla?
Ayla has Turkish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Moonlight, halo of the moon; oak tree”.
How popular is Ayla in Australia?
Ayla ranked #43 in Australia in 2025 — given to 146 babies that year.
When was Ayla most popular?
Ayla peaked in 2021 with 163 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ayla a boy or girl name?
Ayla is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Aylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ayla rising or falling in popularity?
Ayla has risen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #56 in 2020 to #43 in 2025.
How long has Ayla been recorded in Australia?
Ayla appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 2013 through 2025.