Ayla

Name:

Ayla

Pronounced: AY-lah

Variations: Aila, Ailah, Aylaah, Aylee, Ayleah

Origin:

Turkish

Meaning:

Ayla is derived from the Turkish word "ay" which means "moon." It can also be a variation of the Hebrew name "Eilah," which means "oak tree."

Popularity:

Ayla is a popular name in Turkey and other countries in the Middle East, but it is less common in the United States. It has been in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States since 2010.

Did you know?

Ayla is the name of the main character in the book "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel.

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