Aila
Every Aila since 1920 — 4,268 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aila
Aila is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #827 in 2025 with 329 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 4,268 American babies have been named Aila. Its peak came in 2021, when 378 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 329 | #827 |
| 2024 | 355 | #793 |
| 2023 | 365 | #771 |
| 2022 | 355 | #796 |
| 2021 | 378 | #752 |
| 2020 | 293 | #900 |
| 2019 | 270 | #968 |
| 2018 | 210 | #1,155 |
| 2017 | 170 | #1,360 |
| 2016 | 155 | #1,480 |
| 2015 | 142 | #1,550 |
| 2014 | 131 | #1,634 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1,901 |
| 2012 | 158 | #1,445 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1,672 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,860 |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,227 |
| 2008 | 110 | #1,914 |
| 2007 | 78 | #2,418 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,633 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,647 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,491 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,542 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,448 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,835 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,495 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,810 |
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| 1920 | 6 | #4,404 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aila in 2025?
Aila ranked #827 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 329 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aila?
4,268 babies have been named Aila in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aila most popular?
Aila peaked in 2021, when 378 newborns received the name.
Is Aila a boy or girl name?
Aila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aila rising or falling?
Aila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.