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Aiyla

Girl name · 40 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aiyla: 40 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2018.

With Turkish roots, Aiyla is a variant of Ayla, meaning “moonlight” or “halo” – a soft, luminous name that has grown in popularity worldwide. It may also be a modern spelling of the Hebrew name Eila, meaning “oak tree,” giving it a second natural touch. Though few famous real-life women bear the exact spelling, literary bearers include Ayla, the fierce and resourceful heroine of Jean M. Auel’s *Earth’s Children* series. The name’s gentle sound ties it to the Scottish favourite Isla – both evoking island landscapes – while its moonlit meaning offers a poetic connection to the night sky. Aiyla’s cross-cultural appeal makes it a fresh, international choice for Scottish parents seeking something both melodic and meaningful.