Girl · #2,679 in 2026

Aayla

This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Current Rank
#2,679
Peak Rank
#2,415 (2022)
Total Babies
945
5-Yr Trend
+37%
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2415
Peak Rank
945
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aayla

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history
The Star Wars prequel trilogy, colloquially referred to as "the prequels", is a series of epic space-opera films written and directed by George Lucas . It was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by 20th Century Fox . The trilogy was released from 1999 to 2005 and is set before the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–83), chronologically making it the first act of the Skywalker saga . The prequel trilogy received mixed reviews, generally improving in critical reception with each installment. Common criticisms surrounded the over-reliance on computer-generated imagery and green screens , mel

The Story of Aayla

Aayla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 75 Aaylas were born — ranking #2,424 that year. As of 2026, Aayla ranks #2,679 for baby girls with 64 births, rising sharply (+37% over the past five years). In total, more than 945 Aaylas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aayla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aayla is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aayla

What does the name Aayla mean?
This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
How popular is Aayla in 2026?
In 2026, Aayla ranks #2,679 among girls' names in the U.S., with 64 babies given the name that year.
When was Aayla most popular?
Aayla reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,415 that year with 75 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aayla most popular?
Aayla has historically been most popular in Indiana, Arizona, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aayla.
Is Aayla a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aayla is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Aayla?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aayla include Clarity, Taccara, Clay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Aayla

Aayla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 945 births in the dataset. Aayla's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Aayla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.