Island or moon halo
Iylah is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Isla or Ayla. It is often associated with the Scottish river and island name Isla, meaning 'island', or the Turkish name Ayla, meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo around the moon'.
About 90 girls were named Iylah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).