Aila vs Bethany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aila Rank #793
Bethany Rank #728

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 vs #793 for Aila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aila ___

  • Aila Rose
  • Aila Mae
  • Aila Jean
  • Aila Grace
  • Aila Fern
  • Aila Blue

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aila

Isla Freya Astrid Soren Finn

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aila or Bethany more popular?

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Aila at #793 in the United States.

What do Aila and Bethany mean?

Aila means "holy, blessed" (Finnish origin). Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin).

Are Aila and Bethany boy or girl names?

Aila is primarily a girl name. Bethany is primarily a girl name.

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