Ayla
أيلا/AY-lah/
Halo of the moon; moonlight
About the name Ayla
Ayla shimmers with lunar light, meaning the halo around the moon or the glow of moonlight itself. It comes from Turkish, where ay means moon, though the same sound appears warmly in Hebrew and Arabic too. The name suggests softness, radiance, and a serene, dreamy beauty. Loved across Turkey and increasingly in Europe and America, Ayla is gentle, modern, and easy on the ear.
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- In Arabic
- أيلا
- Pronunciation
- AY-lah
- Also spelled
- Aila, Aylah, Eyla
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayla mean?+
Ayla (أيلا) is a name of Turkish origin, meaning “Halo of the moon; moonlight”.
What is the origin of the name Ayla?+
Ayla is a name of Turkish origin.
Is Ayla a boy or a girl name?+
Ayla is traditionally used as a girl's name.
How is Ayla pronounced and spelled?+
Ayla is pronounced AY-lah and is written أيلا in Arabic. It is also spelled Aila, Aylah, Eyla.