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Ayla
GirlTurkish/Hebrew origin · /AY-lah/ · nature
Meaning: Moonlight, halo.
Popularity 73/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Ayla is a popular, familiar name (popularity 73/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Ayla has dual origins. In Turkish, it means 'moonlight' or 'halo,' derived from the word 'ay' (moon). In Hebrew, it is a variant of 'Eilah,' meaning 'oak tree.' The name gained broader recognition through literature and pop culture, such as the character Ayla in Jean M. Auel's 'Clan of the Cave Bear.'
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