Ayala: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַיָּלָה
Pronounced ah-yah-LAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #2 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ayala
Ayala is a doe, the female of the deer, and a symbol of grace, lightness and gentleness. The image appears in Jacob's blessing to his sons: "Naphtali is a doe let loose." A girl's name.
Ayala in Hebrew
Ayala is written איילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיָּלָה). Other spellings: אילה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- יYod
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 56 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningdoe
- Pronunciationah-yah-LAH
- Hebrewאיילה
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsאילה
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ayala ranked #2 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,182 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #2, in 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1,182 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1,199 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1,174 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1,133 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,071 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1,123 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1,165 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1,135 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1,035 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1,110 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1,001 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ayala
What does the name Ayala mean?
Ayala is a doe, the female of the deer, and a symbol of grace, lightness and gentleness. The image appears in Jacob's blessing to his sons: "Naphtali is a doe let loose." A girl's name.
How do you pronounce Ayala?
Ayala is pronounced ah-yah-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ayala in Hebrew?
Ayala is written איילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיָּלָה). Other spellings: אילה.
How popular is the name Ayala in Israel?
In 2024, Ayala ranked #2 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,182 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #2, in 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ayala?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איילה adds up to 56 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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