Light, bright, or bird-like
Ailia is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Aila or Ayla, meaning 'light' or 'halo,' or linked to the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird.' In some contexts, it is viewed as a melodic elaboration of the name Ailsa or Eileen.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Ailia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).