Aela
Meaning: A name with sharp, decisive sounds and clear intent, as expressed through the name Aela
Origin: Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #3514
Total births: 158
History: Aela has a timeless quality treasured across the United Kingdom. The name brings to mind the rolling Yorkshire moors and the novels of Emily Brontë. It captures the optimism of a new generation of children in England and Wales.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1541 |
| Babies named Aela in 2024 | 20 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 158 |
| Peak year | 2024 (20 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1541 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1610 spots |
Frequently asked about Aela
What does the name Aela mean?
Aela means “A name with sharp, decisive sounds and clear intent, as expressed through the name Aela” from Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella roots.
What is the origin of the name Aela?
Aela has Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with sharp, decisive sounds and clear intent, as expressed through the name Aela”.
How popular is Aela in the United Kingdom?
Aela ranked #1541 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Aela most popular?
Aela peaked in 2024 with 20 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Aela a boy or girl name?
Aela is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Aelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Aela rising or falling in popularity?
Aela has risen 1610 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #3151 in 2019 to #1541 in 2024.
How long has Aela been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Aela appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 19 years — from 1999 through 2024.