Ayele is a unisex given name of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic word 'ayele', which means 'the world'. It gained international recognition after being popularized by Ethiopia's renowned runner and Olympic medalist, Abebe Bikila, who named his son Ayele in 1964. The name is pronounced /aɪˈjɛlə/ with the stress on the second syllable.
"In 2010 alone, there were five newborns named Ayele. Over time, this makes for a total of five babies sharing that unique name."