Name comparison · girl names
Aaliyah vs. Ayla
In 2025, Ayla leads at #77 among U.S. girls' names, with Aaliyah at #101. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Aaliyah | Ayla |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #101 | #77 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,607 | 3,149 |
| All-time peak | #36 in 2012 | #69 in 2024 |
| Uniqueness score | 22 / 100 | 20 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Mexico (#37) | Rhode Island (#23) |