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Ayala
OriginHebrew
Meaning"doe, gazelle"
US Rank#2359
2025 SSA
About Ayala
This animal-themed name is among the most popular for girls in contemporary Israel. Parents who want to move beyond the mega-popular Aliyah and sisters might want to consider Ayala. The male form is Ayal.
Pronounced ah-YAH-luh.
As of October 2026, Ayala ranked #2359 in US births in 2025 SSA.
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 | #3,189 | 51 | 28.5 |
| 2015 | #3,853 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | #3,527 | 44 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | #3,701 | 41 | 23.7 |
| 2018 | #3,350 | 47 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | #2,966 | 55 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | #2,685 | 62 | 38.4 |
| 2021 | #2,852 | 59 | 36 |
| 2022 | #2,698 | 64 | 39 |
| 2023 | #2,420 | 74 | 46.1 |
| 2024 | #3,168 | 50 | 30.9 |
| 2025 | #2,359 | 77 | 47.9 |
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