Aila
Meaning: From a strong place; moonlight (Finnish)
Origin: Scottish/Finnish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #79
Total: 9,299
History: Aila peaked in the 1940s-50s and is a purely Finnish name. Storm Aila in 2020 brought the name back to headlines — Finland names its most significant storms. The name has a gentle, flowing sound that belies its stormy recent association. Aila represents the generation of women who rebuilt Finland after the wars.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #162 |
| Babies named Aila in 2020 | 397 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 7,250 |
| Peak year | 1930 (3,098 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #47 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (11 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aila
What does the name Aila mean?
Aila means “From a strong place; moonlight (Finnish)” from Scottish/Finnish roots.
What is the origin of the name Aila?
Aila has Scottish/Finnish origin. The traditional meaning is “From a strong place; moonlight (Finnish)”.
How popular is Aila in Finland?
Aila ranked #162 in Finland in 2020 — given to 397 babies that year.
When was Aila most popular?
Aila peaked in 1930 with 3,098 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aila a boy or girl name?
Aila is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Ailas in registered births are female.
How long has Aila been recorded in Finland?
Aila appears in birth records in Finland across 11 years — from 1900 through 2020.