Ayla
Meaning: Moonlight, halo of the moon; oak tree
Origin: Turkish/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #350
Total births: 781
History: Ayla belongs in the literary tradition of Joyce, Yeats, and Edna O'Brien. In Dublin's Georgian drawing rooms and Galway's bookshops, the name evokes Ireland's deep reverence for the written word. It suits a nation that has produced four Nobel laureates in literature.
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| Current rank (2025) | #39 |
| Babies named Ayla in 2025 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 781 |
| Peak year | 2025 (112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 1999–2025 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 72 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 Ireland?
Ayla ranked #39 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Ayla most popular?
Ayla peaked in 2025 with 112 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Ayla a boy or girl name?
Ayla is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Aylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ayla rising or falling in popularity?
Ayla has risen 72 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #111 in 2020 to #39 in 2025.
How long has Ayla been recorded in Ireland?
Ayla appears in birth records in Ireland across 25 years — from 1999 through 2025.