Names That Mean Moonlight

Bright, fresh, and sunny, Ayla is a fashionable choice for girls. Reminiscent of other trending names such as Layla, Isla, and Ava, Ayla has recently found its place in the Top 100.

Attractive but uncommon name which has been used as a character name in several movies, including The Lion King II and Planet of the Apes. Ziri and Tiziri are variants.

A melodic name that's taking off in the African-American community, along with sound-alikes such as Amari, Jamari, and Damari.

Lush and unusual.

A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla, meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".

Iyla, now a Top 1000 girls' name in the US, resembles many other popular names, from the Top 100 Isla to the Turkish Ayla, with which it shares a moonlit meaning.

A strong and striking Urdu name found especially in Pakistan, with a wonderfully evocative meaning.

Kemari is a fast-rising spelling variation of Kamari, which ultimately comes from the Arabic name Qamar.

Masculine short form of the Berber name Tiziri, meaning "moonlight" in Tamazight.

Ethereal name with a moony halo.

Though it was derived from a feminine name, Kamari is more popular among baby boys in the US. However, with the rise of unisex Amari on the girl's charts, Kamari is feeling stylish as well.

Means "moonlight" in Tamazight.

A Muslim boy name with a beautiful and luminous meaning.

Derived from the Turkish ay, meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur, meaning "light."