Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Aila is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin, a Finnish and Scottish form of Helen or Helene, meaning "light" or "torch." In Scotland, Aila is also connected to Ailsa Craig, a striking volcanic island off the Ayrshire coast.
Aila has a fresh, minimalist beauty that appeals to parents drawn to short, Nordic-influenced names. Its two-letter simplicity conceals real historical depth, and it sits naturally among names like Aria, Isla, and Ayla in the modern sweet spot of soft-vowel names.