Ayala
- Pronunciation
- [A-ya-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Doe.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Ayala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,124 baby girls have been named Ayala. The name peaked in 2023 with 74 US births that year (rank #2420). In 2024, ranked #3168 nationally — 748 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Ayala
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ayala births are: New York (275), New Jersey (124), California (50).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Ayala
If you like Ayala's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Ayala's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Ayala
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayla | Oak Tree. In Literature Ayla Is The Cro-Magnon Heroine Of Jean Auel's Clan Of Rhe Cave Bear | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Ayala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ayala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).