Aila

EYE-luh

Finnish variation of Helga or Scottish Gaelic

"from the strong place"

Aila Origin and Meaning

The name Aila is a girl's name meaning "from the strong place".

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.

Aila Rank in US Top 1000

# 795 in the US

Aila Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1317 on Nameberry

Aila Popularity

• 795 US 2022
• 1317 Nameberry 2024
• 148 Unique 2018
• 963 Future 2028
• 443 England 2021
• 152 Scotland 2023

20 Names Similar to Aila

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Aila.

• Alaia
• Kelsi
• Kannon
• Ceri
• Elene
• Idris
• Alayah
• Revel
• Austyn
• Kya
• Eilish
• Tiana
• Océane
• Aelia
• Alizée
• Ayla
• Aidy
• Finella
• Ariya
• Sari

Famous People Named Aila

• Aila Meriluoto Finnish poet
• Aila Flöjt Finnish ski orienteering competitor
• Aila Inkeri Keto Australian conservationist
• Erin Aila Halsey (b. 2015) daughter of athletes Jaime Moore and Steve Halsey; triplet of sisters Eden Rose and Amber Joy

Aila in Pop Culture

• See "AILLA"