Holding steady.
Popularity of Halla since 1987
Babies named Halla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Halla is a rare feminine name with Scandinavian and Icelandic roots. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in records in 1987 and has since remained uncommon, with no rank within the top 1000 names. Its peak year of usage was 1997, after which its popularity has stayed stable. The name is absent from the top states list, indicating a very low and scattered distribution. Halla's etymology is uncertain but likely connects to Old Norse elements through short forms of Halldóra or Helga. The name carries a simple, melodic sound and remains a distinctive choice for parents interested in Nordic heritage.
Halla is of unclear derivation. In Iceland, it may be a short form of Halldóra, a compound name from Old Norse elements hallr 'rock' and þórr 'thunder', or a pet form of Helga, meaning 'holy'. In Scandinavian countries, it also appears as a variant of Halla, a name with similar roots. The name has been in occasional use in the Nordic countries and gained some limited recognition in other English-speaking regions from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal, Hallie
Sibling names for Halla
Names that share Halla's style, for a brother or sister.
