US Popularity:6296
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:halo around the moon
Hala is a gender-neutral baby name of Arabic origin. Meaning “halo around the moon”, this name continues to grow in Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. If science or astronomy piques your interest regularly, you’ll likely recognize Hala as a lunar halo formed by the air’s tiniest crystals. With a magnificent spectacle like this as inspiration, Hala can also be a shining light for those around them. With a name like Hala, you’ll be able to put a title to the feeling that baby is the only bright star you want to orbit.

Hala Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hala is currently #2197 on The Bump
Boy:Hala is currently #1532 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hala is currently #1231 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hala is currently #6296 in U.S. births
Boy:Hala is currently #7305 in U.S. births
Girl:Hala is currently #6493 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#6499
in 2022
+ 351
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Hala

  • Behind the Name, Hala, November 2019

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