Ayla
5 countries#77 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ayla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
38,040 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #77 · peaked in 2024 with 3,253 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,629 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #50 · peaked in 2021 with 924 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,091 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #67 · peaked in 2021 with 793 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,264 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #144 · peaked in 2022 with 403 births
Most common in: Rhône, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Bas-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,290 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #41 · peaked in 2021 with 102 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
248 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #82 · peaked in 2021 with 29 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ayla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #265 | — |
| 2007 | #381 | ↓116 |
| 2008 | #406 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #396 | ↑10 |
| 2010 | #351 | ↑45 |
| 2011 | #347 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #250 | ↑97 |
| 2013 | #289 | ↓39 |
| 2014 | #277 | ↑12 |
| 2015 | #265 | ↑12 |
| 2016 | #258 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #233 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #190 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #162 | ↑28 |
| 2020 | #131 | ↑31 |
| 2021 | #108 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #98 | ↑10 |
| 2023 | #106 | ↓8 |
| 2024 | #69 | ↑37 |
| 2025 | #77 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Ayla
Is Ayla a popular name?
Yes — Ayla currently ranks #77 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ayla more common for boys or girls?
Ayla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ayla most popular?
Ayla peaked in 2024 in United States, with 3,253 recorded births that year.
Is Ayla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ayla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5891 in 1963 to #77 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ayla?
At least 47,933 babies have been recorded with the name Ayla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ayla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ayla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ayla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ayla include Daisy, Maeve, Liliana, Melody.
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