Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ayala
The name Ayala is a name of Hebrew origin that means ‘female deer,’ ‘doe,’ ‘gazelle,’ or ‘hind.’ The name is associated with the Basque surname Aiara, which is associated with the Aiara province in Basque Country in Northern Spain. Thus the name Ayala is also a toponymic surname from the words ‘de Ayala,’ which means ‘of Ayala.’ The name in Basque is considered a combination of the words ‘ai’ meaning ‘slope’ or ‘hillside’ and ‘al(h)a’ meaning ‘pasture,’ thus representing ‘one who lives by a hillside pasture.’
这个名字也是Ayla土耳其相关词, meaning the halo around the moon, which in Hebrew is considered a derivative of Ayala and considered to mean ‘gazelle’ or ‘oak tree.’
Additionally, the name Ayala has a few interesting associations, including the British-bred racehorse named Ayala that won the 1963 Grand National horse race in England. Ayala is also the name of the London-based Irish recording artist, singer, songwriter, and television host Jennifer Heather Brigid ‘Ayala’ Moore, who is known for her 2013 Music Week pop club chart single On My Way, which made her and the name Ayala popular across the United Kingdom.
The variants of the name Ayala include Ayelet, Ayal, Aiara, Arana, Araya, Ayalah, Ayela, Ayalla, Aiyala, Ayella, Aayela, Ayallah, Ayele, and Ayaila.
A few fictional associations with this name include the strong-willed and determined S.H.I.E.L.D trainee Ava Ayala or White Tiger from theMarvel Animated Universe, the charming and vivacious Ayala Dormer from the novelAyala’s Angelby Anthony Trollope, and the marquis and junior grade lieutenant Ayala of the Voyager’s Crew from the science fiction television seriesStar Trek: Voyager.
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Famous People With The Name Ayala
- Ayala Hetzroni以色列前奥运会射击推杆,著称1960 shot put record and gold medal-winning performance in the 1961 Maccabiah Games
- Ramón Luis Ayala RodríguezPuerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor, known for songs like Macarena and Despasito, winner of five Latin Grammy Awards, ten Guinness World Records, and coined the King of Reggaeton.
- Ramón AyalaPuerto Rican judoka and Olympic contender and winner of two silver medals in the 100-kg division at the 2001 and 2003 Pan American Championships.
Ayala On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, the name Ayala has risen in popularity and ranking over the years. Read on to learn more about how this name has performed over time.
Popularity Over Time
In 1981, the name Ayala was popular among five babies per million, followed by an erratic rise in popularity. The name was highest shared among 61 babies per million in 2020.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Ayala was ranked at 10559th position in 1981, followed by a series of highs and lows until it reached its highest rank of 2712th in 2020.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds To Ayala
Ayala is pronounced ie-ah-LAH and if you like this ring, you may love the phonetically similar names below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ayala?
The name Ayala means ‘doe or gazelle.’
2. What is the origin of the name Ayala?
Ayala has a Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Ayala?
Ayala is pronounced as aya-la.
4. Is Ayala a popular name?
多年来,大受欢迎的名字Ayala has seen some fluctuations, and interestingly, it has experienced a slight increase in recent times. However, according to the SSA data, Ayala has not managed to enter the top baby names list in the United States since the 1900s (1).
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