Aela - girls name

Aela name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 58%

Aela name meaning:

The name Aela is of Scottish origin and is pronounced AY-lah. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ail" which means "rock" or "rocky". The name Aela conjures images of strength and stability, depicting a girl who is steadfast and grounded like a rock. The name carries a sense of resilience and endurance, symbolizing the ability to weather any storm.

Aela can also be seen as a variant of the name Isla, which means "island" in Scottish. This interpretation adds a sense of individuality and uniqueness to the name, suggesting a girl who stands out and is separate from the crowd. Aela could represent a girl who is confident and comfortable in her own skin, embracing her distinctiveness.

Overall, the name Aela carries a strong and empowering meaning, reflecting qualities like strength, stability, resilience, and individuality.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2341 out of 5581

11 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    552
  • 5yrs

    1268
  • 1yr

    3152

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1010)

Historical popularity of Aela

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Aela from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Aela in 2024