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Aila
OriginFinnish variation of Helga or Scottish Gaelic
Meaning"from the strong place"
US Rank#827
Top 1000
About Aila
Now that Isla Fisher has pushed her once-obscure name into the Top 150, some parents are looking for similar-sounding Scottish names for girls that are further off the beaten path. This one is especially promising, with its cross-cultural appeal. Ayla, a common name in Turkey, is also worth considering.
Pronounced AY-luh.
As of October 2026, Aila ranked #827 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #752 in 2021.
Editor's take: The name Aila is a girl's name meaning "from the strong place".
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,634 | 131 | 73.3 |
| 2015 | #1,550 | 142 | 79.5 |
| 2016 | #1,479 | 155 | 87.5 |
| 2017 | #1,360 | 170 | 98.5 |
| 2018 | #1,155 | 210 | 123.5 |
| 2019 | #967 | 270 | 160.9 |
| 2020 | #900 | 293 | 181.3 |
| 2021 | #752 | 378 | 230.4 |
| 2022 | #796 | 355 | 216.4 |
| 2023 | #769 | 365 | 227.5 |
| 2024 | #793 | 354 | 218.5 |
| 2025 | #827 | 329 | 204.7 |
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