Ayla
Every Ayla since 1963 — 38,040 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayla
Ayla is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #77 in 2025 with 3,149 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 38,040 American babies have been named Ayla. Its peak came in 2024, when 3,253 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 Ayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,149 | #77 |
| 2024 | 3,253 | #69 |
| 2023 | 2,561 | #106 |
| 2022 | 2,758 | #98 |
| 2021 | 2,581 | #108 |
| 2020 | 2,025 | #131 |
| 2019 | 1,747 | #162 |
| 2018 | 1,587 | #190 |
| 2017 | 1,358 | #233 |
| 2016 | 1,237 | #258 |
| 2015 | 1,205 | #265 |
| 2014 | 1,188 | #277 |
| 2013 | 1,110 | #289 |
| 2012 | 1,295 | #250 |
| 2011 | 925 | #347 |
| 2010 | 914 | #351 |
| 2009 | 793 | #396 |
| 2008 | 796 | #406 |
| 2007 | 864 | #381 |
| 2006 | 1,233 | #265 |
| 2005 | 417 | #664 |
| 2004 | 372 | #714 |
| 2003 | 312 | #794 |
| 2002 | 297 | #791 |
| 2001 | 301 | #785 |
| 2000 | 252 | #874 |
| 1995 | 241 | #816 |
| 1990 | 241 | #818 |
| 1985 | 46 | #2,225 |
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Famous people named Ayla
- Ayla Erduran Athlete · b. 1934
- Ayla Kell Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayla in 2025?
Ayla ranked #77 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayla?
38,040 babies have been named Ayla in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayla most popular?
Ayla peaked in 2024, when 3,253 newborns received the name.
Is Ayla a boy or girl name?
Ayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayla rising or falling?
Ayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayla?
Well-known people named Ayla include Ayla Erduran (athlete), Ayla Kell (actor).