girl name
Ayla
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#77 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ayla in the US, 1880–2025
Ayla first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2024, when 3,253 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,149.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ayla popular?
Near its peak Ayla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 16,327 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,566 | |
| 2000s | 5,637 | |
| 1990s | 2,431 | |
| 1980s | 1,058 | |
| 1970s | 15 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ayla a boy or a girl name?
Ayla is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ayla a popular name right now?
Ayla is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Ayla?
In 2025, Ayla ranked #77 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ayla most popular?
Ayla was most popular in 2024, when about 3,253 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.