UK girl's name
Aaila
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fresh air".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aaila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aaila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1672, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 28 births.
This profile covers 275 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 277 living people in the UK are called Aaila. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aaila ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 28 girls were registered as Aaila.
- • Aaila ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #809 in 2018.
- • About 277 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aaila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1672
2024
Births in 2024
18
Latest year
Peak year
2018
28 births
Estimated living
277
2026
Meaning
What does Aaila mean?
The name Aaila is believed to have originated in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that is thought to have its roots in the word "aal," which means "family" or "clan" in Arabic. This suggests that the name may have been used to denote a woman's connection to a particular family or tribe.
In terms of historical references, the name Aaila does not appear to have any significant mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, it is possible that variations or similar spellings of the name may have been used in different regions or time periods.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Aaila are relatively modern, with the name gaining popularity in certain parts of the Middle East and among Muslim communities in recent centuries. However, it is important to note that record-keeping practices and accessibility to historical records can vary greatly across different cultures and regions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aaila. One example is Aaila Kari, a Pakistani actress and model born in 1985, who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. Another individual with this name is Aaila Al-Khaja, a Kuwaiti artist and sculptor born in 1975, known for her contemporary artworks addressing social and cultural themes.
Aaila Al-Naqbi is an Emirati businesswoman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the development of the United Arab Emirates' private sector. She was born in 1970 and has received several accolades for her work in promoting women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Aaila Munir is a Pakistani actress and model born in 1992, who has gained recognition for her roles in various television series and films. Aaila Farhat is a Jordanian writer and journalist born in 1978, known for her work in promoting literary and cultural exchange between the Arab world and the West.
It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the use of the name Aaila throughout history, the availability and accuracy of historical records can vary, and there may be other individuals with this name who have made significant contributions but are not widely documented.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aaila over time
The chart below shows babies named Aaila registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aaila, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaila by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aaila was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1573 | 96 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1959 | 168 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3778 | 11 | 2 |
Geography
Where Aaila is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aaila. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aaila ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #809 in 2018.
Across the UK
Aaila in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#809 in 2018
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aaila
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aaila: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aaila in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aaila was ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.
When was Aaila most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 28 babies registered as Aaila in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aaila?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fresh air".
How many people are called Aaila in the UK?
A total of 275 babies have been registered as Aaila across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Aaila most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aaila ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #809 in 2018. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.