The nameAela
Aela is a Breton girl's name, rising in France.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
It is linked to the Breton ael, "angel".
Origin
Breton, a modern name.
History
First given in the late 1980s, Aela grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, especially in Brittany.
Popularity of the name Aela
Aela in France
562ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (85 births)
1,230babies named Aela in France since 1900
Aela was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 495 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Aela. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aela in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 68 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aela mean?
It is linked to the Breton ael, "angel".
What is the origin of the name Aela?
Breton, a modern name.
Is Aela a girl's or a boy's name?
Aela is a girl's name.