Ayala Name Meaning & Origin
/ah-YAH-lah/Ayala is most likely a name of Israeli origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Ayala' has Hebrew origins, meaning 'doe' or 'gazelle', and is common among Jewish communities. It is also found as a place name in Spain and has been adopted in the Philippines, reflecting Spanish influence.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Israeli (Jewish) 60% -
Spanish (Hispanic) 30% -
Philippine (Filipino) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ayala
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 77 girls in the US were named Ayala.
Growth of the name Ayala in the US (SSA Data):
Ayala Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.