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

# 793 in the US

Aila Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1499 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Aila

• 793 US 2024
• 1499 Nameberry 2025
• 148 Unique 2018
• 963 Future 2028
• 451 England 2023
• 137 Scotland 2024

20 Names Similar to Aila

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

• Aislinn
• Nylah
• Alaia
• Aleia
• Amaia
• Ayra
• Aylin
• Raia
• Caia
• Avaline
• Alora
• Alia
• Aviana
• Taryn
• Elia
• Alara
• Zaya
• Alaya
• Mylah
• Aubrielle

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