Moonlight or halo of light around the moon
Aayla is a modern name with roots likely tied to the Turkish name Ayla, meaning moonlight or halo. It gained significant recognition through the Star Wars expanded universe, giving it a sci-fi, ethereal quality. In recent years, it has been adopted by parents looking for a unique twist on popular 'A' names like Layla or Aria.
Less common today
Aayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,437 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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