Rising since 2021, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Halah since 1984
Babies named Halah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1996, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Halah's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Halah is an Arabic feminine name meaning 'halo around the moon,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1984. While it has never been a top-ranking name, it has seen a steady increase in use since 2021, peaking in popularity in 2024. As of 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 baby girls, reflecting its niche but growing appeal. Halah remains most common within communities connected to Arabic heritage, though its sound and celestial meaning may give it wider cross-cultural resonance.
Halah originates from the Arabic word 'halah' (هالة), referring to a luminous ring or halo around the moon. It is used as a feminine given name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority communities. The name evokes celestial imagery and has been adopted in various cultures, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hala
Sibling names for Halah
Names that share Halah's style, for a brother or sister.
