Ajla
Every Ajla since 1997 — 841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajla
Ajla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,551 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 841 American babies have been named Ajla. Its peak came in 2002, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ajla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,551 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,578 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,764 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,043 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,754 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,639 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,776 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,770 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,480 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,412 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,855 |
| 2014 | 21 | #5,997 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,024 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,403 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,683 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,779 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,371 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,647 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,382 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,577 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,513 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,494 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,474 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,197 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,016 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,187 |
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Famous people named Ajla
- Ajla Tomljanović Tennis player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ajla in 2025?
Ajla ranked #4,551 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajla?
841 babies have been named Ajla in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajla most popular?
Ajla peaked in 2002, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Ajla a boy or girl name?
Ajla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ajla rising or falling?
Ajla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ajla?
Well-known people named Ajla include Ajla Tomljanović (tennis player).