Valley island
Vaila is a rare Scottish name derived from the Old Norse name 'Valey', meaning 'valley island'. It is primarily associated with the island of Vaila in the Shetland archipelago of Scotland.
Less common today
Vaila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,790 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
