Origin Ayla

The name Ayla is a Turkish and Scottish name. The name is pronounced Ay-la.

Meaning of Ayla

Ayla means oak tree in Hebrew, and it means halo of light around the moon.

Popularity of Ayla

Ayla was one of the 100 most popular girl’s names in 2017, in England, Scotland, and Canada. In Scotland in 2018 it was in 68th most popular girls name.

Famous People with the Name

Ayla Brown

Ayla Brown is an American artist who was born in Boston, Mass, in 1988. She’s a recording artist from Wretham, Mass who was a contestant on season 5’s American Idol. She placed as their top 16 successful contestants. A former NCAA basketball player, Brown attended Boston College with a full basketball scholarship. Brown graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She’s Senator Scott Brown’s daughter.

Ayla Kell

Ayla Kell is an American actress. Born in Angeles, Calif, in 1990, the actress is best known for her role as Payson Keeler in the television series Make it or Break it. Keeler was Kell’s first professional role. Ms. Kell and as educated at the Royal Academy of Dance.

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