Aylah
Every Aylah since 1988 — 2,332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aylah
Aylah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,310 in 2025 with 170 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,332 American babies have been named Aylah. Its peak came in 2021, when 213 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 Aylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 | #1,310 |
| 2024 | 173 | #1,326 |
| 2023 | 186 | #1,244 |
| 2022 | 183 | #1,292 |
| 2021 | 213 | #1,149 |
| 2020 | 148 | #1,456 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1,865 |
| 2018 | 126 | #1,663 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,133 |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,000 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,215 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,375 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,034 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,984 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,395 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,733 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,899 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,434 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,541 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,023 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,624 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,935 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,610 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,738 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,266 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,367 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aylah in 2025?
Aylah ranked #1,310 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 170 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aylah?
2,332 babies have been named Aylah in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aylah most popular?
Aylah peaked in 2021, when 213 newborns received the name.
Is Aylah a boy or girl name?
Aylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aylah rising or falling?
Aylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.