Aayla
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "halo" or "wreath of light".
Name Census estimates that about 811 living Americans carry the first name Aayla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aayla today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aayla births was 2022 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aayla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
811
~ 1 in 422,632 Americans
Peak year
2022
75 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,877
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Aayla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aayla from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 367 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aayla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aayla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aaylas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Aayla, while Virginia, New York, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aayla
The name Aayla has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ayla," which means "small planet" or "celestial body." The name is believed to have emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aayla can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. The Rigveda contains numerous hymns and prayers dedicated to various celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars. It is possible that the name Aayla was associated with a particular celestial deity or used as a metaphor for celestial beauty and grace.
In the centuries that followed, the name Aayla gained popularity across various regions of India and was embraced by different religious and cultural communities. It was often associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and celestial radiance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aayla. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Aayla Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. Her works, which focused on themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and have influenced generations of poets and writers.
Another prominent figure was Aayla Bai, a powerful queen who ruled the princely state of Indore in central India during the 18th century. She was known for her strong leadership, strategic military prowess, and patronage of the arts and culture.
In more recent times, Aayla Kiran (1932-2018) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving the rich traditions of Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dance forms of India.
Aayla Giri (born 1952) is a renowned environmentalist and social activist from India. She has dedicated her life to the conservation of forests, the protection of indigenous communities, and the promotion of sustainable living practices.
Aayla Sharma (born 1985) is a successful Indian entrepreneur and business leader. She co-founded one of India's leading e-commerce platforms and has been recognized for her contributions to the country's rapidly growing startup ecosystem.
While the name Aayla has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions around the world. Its celestial origins and associations with grace, beauty, and radiance have contributed to its enduring appeal and unique charm.
People
Aayla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aayla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aayla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aayla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 811 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aayla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 422,632 US residents.
Is Aayla a common name?
We classify Aayla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 817 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aayla most popular?
The single biggest year for Aayla was 2022, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aayla is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aayla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aayla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.