Iyla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Iyla is a modern English name derived from Ayla, which means 'moonlight' or 'halo'. The name has evolved from its Hebrew and Turkish roots and is considered trendy and elegant today. It does not have a biblical background, and while it has no notable historical figures, its popularity has surged in recent years.
The name Iyla is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Iyla has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Iyla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5148th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1030th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iyla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Iyla"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪlə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Iyla is a contemporary name that appears to be a variation of the name Ayla, which has roots in Hebrew and Turkish, meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo'.
Meaning
moonlight, halo
Language Evolution
Ayla, Iyla
Historical Usage
Iyla gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries as a unique name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Ayla, Isla
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Iyla is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with uniqueness and elegance.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iyla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Iyla"
"Iyla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5148th of 35406 | 398 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1030th of 30306 | 3,070 |
Regional Popularity of "Iyla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Iyla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.96% 3297th/4582 |
67.12% 3466th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
56.59% 4223rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.08% 800th/3984 |
22.26% 999th/4487 |
17.97% 1226th/6822 |
15.97% 1002nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Iyla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iyla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.