Ayla is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #47 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#47
US Rank #69
About the Name Ayla
Ayla has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #47. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Ayla 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 #69 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ayla
Unlikely. With around 922 UK babies named Ayla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ayla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ayla has held a stable position around #47 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #47 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Ayla is more popular in the UK (#47) than in the US (#69). 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 Ayla include: Ayla Malik — Ayla Malik is a Pakistani politician and journalist.; Ayla Aksu — Ayla Aksu is a Turkish tennis player.; Ayla Kell — Ayla Kell is an American actress..
Ayla ranks #69 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
922
UK babies named Ayla (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↑ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ayla
Likely around 1 other Ayla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Ayla Aksu is a Turkish tennis player. Aksu has a career-high WTA singles ranking of 214, achieved on 18 September 2017, and a career-high doubles ranking of No.