Aila is a distinctive choice, ranked #526 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aila in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#526
US Rank #793
About the Name Aila
Aila has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #362 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Aila is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #793 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aila
Unlikely. With around 74 UK babies named Aila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aila in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aila has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 81 places in the last five years. Its peak was #362 in 2019. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Aila is more popular in the UK (#526) than in the US (#793). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Aila include: Aila Winkler — Aila Winkler Main is a Croatian-American former professional tennis player.; Aila Keto — Aila Inkeri Keto AO is an Australian environmentalist.; Aila Paloniemi — Aila Annikki Paloniemi is a Finnish politician, representing the Centre Party in the Parliament of Finland since 2003..
Aila ranks #793 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
74
UK babies named Aila (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 81 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aila
Likely around 1 other Aila in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Aila
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Aila Winkler Main is a Croatian-American former professional tennis player. Raised in Zagreb, Winkler was introduced to the sport of tennis by her parents at the age nine, later travelling to Florida to train at Harry Hopman's academy.
Aila Inkeri Keto AO is an Australian environmentalist. She is the founder and President of the Rainforest Conservation Society in Queensland, Australia, now known as the Australian Rainforest Conservation Society.
Aila Annikki Paloniemi is a Finnish politician, representing the Centre Party in the Parliament of Finland since 2003. She was first elected to the Parliament from the Central Finland constituency in the 2003 elections with 4,887 votes.
Aila Meriluoto was a Finnish poet, writer and translator. Meriluoto was born in Pieksämäki, and published her first collection of poems, Lasimaalaus in age of 22.