Aila

Aila is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “from the strong place.” In 2024 it was given to 354 girls in the United States.

Aila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Turkish
Meaning
“from the strong place”

About the name Aila

Aila belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “from the strong place” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aila first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #752 in 2021, and in 2024 354 babies received the name — 3,938 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aila in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#752 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Aila in 2024
354
Total since 1880
3,938

Aila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#362 in 2019
Babies named Aila in 2025
69
Total since 1996
1,357

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aila mean?

Aila means “from the strong place” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aila a boy or girl name?

Aila is a girl name. In 2024, 354 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aila?

Aila comes from the Biblical & Christian and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Aila?

Aila first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #752 in 2021, and 354 babies were given the name in 2024.

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