Girl name
Ayla name meaning
“halo around the moon”
Ayla is a feminine name of Turkish origin meaning a halo around the moon. It comes from the Turkish word ayla, which describes that ring of light. This meaning belongs to its Turkish derivation, while names with the same spelling can also have other origins.
What does Ayla mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Ayla
Ayla is a Turkish name from ayla, 'a halo around the moon'. Names with the same spelling can also have other origins.
How to pronounce Ayla
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮄᮜ |
Is Ayla a girl’s name?
Yes, Ayla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ayla ranks #2,663 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ayla
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Anna♀Grace, favor
- Ana♀Grace, favor
- Aida♀One who returns, one who comes back
- Alya♀Eminence, elevated rank
- Alfa♂♀The first, a beginning
- Arta♂♀Wealth, possessions
- Ayi♂♀Younger sibling, younger one
- Alia♀High, elevated in rank
- Asma♀Names, appellations
- Asa♂♀Hope, something wished for
Names with related meanings
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulan♀The moon in the sky
- Purnamasari♀The essence of the full moon’s beauty
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Wulansari♀Essence of the moon's beauty
- Komariah♀Associated with the moon
- Bulan♂♀The moon in the sky
- Badar♂♀The moon at its full phase
- Badriyah♀Like the full moon
- Qomariyah♀Relating to the moon
Famous people named Ayla
- Ayla Dewi Anggraeni
FAQ about the name Ayla
What is the meaning of Ayla?
Ayla means halo around the moon. Ayla is a Turkish name from ayla, 'a halo around the moon'. Names with the same spelling can also have other origins.
Is Ayla a girl’s name?
Yes, Ayla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ayla?
Ayla is of European origin.
How many syllables does Ayla have?
Ayla has 2 syllables (Ay-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ayla?
Ayla ranks #2,663 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ayla?
Notable people named Ayla include Ayla Dewi Anggraeni.
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