Ayla vs Faith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ayla Rank #69
Faith Rank #249

Ayla is more popular, ranked #69 vs #249 for Faith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayla ___

  • Ayla Rose
  • Ayla Grace
  • Ayla Joy
  • Ayla June
  • Ayla Mae
  • Ayla Violet

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayla

Aria Nora Zara Ezra Liam

If you choose Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayla or Faith more popular?

Ayla is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Ayla and Faith mean?

Ayla means "oak tree" (Turkish origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are Ayla and Faith boy or girl names?

Ayla is primarily a girl name. Faith is primarily a girl name.

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