Moonlight or halo around the moon
Ayli is a variant of the Turkish name Ayla, which refers to the luminous halo of light around the moon. It is also sometimes associated with Hebrew origins meaning 'oak tree' or 'gazelle' through the name Ayala. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its soft, vowel-heavy sound and celestial imagery.
Less common today
Ayli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,710 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
