Aila

Heart
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.

# 795 in the US

Aila Rank in US Top 1000

# 1182 on Nameberry

Aila Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Aila Popularity

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Famous People Named Aila

  • Aila MeriluotoFinnish poet
  • Aila FlöjtFinnish ski orienteering competitor
  • Aila Inkeri KetoAustralian 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"