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Ayzel

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ayzel: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2025.

Ayzel is a modern, lyrical name likely derived from the Turkish word "ay" meaning "moon," giving it a luminous, celestial quality. It may also be a creative spelling of the Hebrew name Aizel, a variant of Ezel meaning "departure" or "going away," though this is less common. The beautiful Scottish island of Arran shares no direct link to Ayzel, but the soft, flowing sound fits well with the island's Gaelic heritage. This name has gained quiet but steady popularity in Scotland since the 2010s, appealing to parents drawn to unique yet melodic names. Notably, the Turkish actress Ayşenur (often shortened to Ayze) brings a contemporary cultural touch, though Ayzel itself remains a rare, distinctive choice for a baby girl.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20256 babies
Latest (2025)
#4746 babies
Total births
12since 2022
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).