Aayla
Every Aayla since 2005 — 860 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aayla
Aayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,517 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 860 American babies have been named Aayla. Its peak came in 2022, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,517 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,889 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,442 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,425 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,416 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,890 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,260 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,562 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,997 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,083 |
| 2015 | 27 | #4,982 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,719 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,645 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,523 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,063 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,108 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,092 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,142 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,378 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,811 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aayla in 2025?
Aayla ranked #3,517 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aayla?
860 babies have been named Aayla in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aayla most popular?
Aayla peaked in 2022, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Aayla a boy or girl name?
Aayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aayla rising or falling?
Aayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.