Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Hallelujah since 2001
Babies named Hallelujah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Hallelujah is one of the most directly religious word names in modern use. First recorded in the U.S. in 2001, it has never been common; its best rank was 7,133 in 2025, and its peak year of usage was 2021. The name's trajectory has been stable, reflecting a niche but consistent appeal among families seeking a name with explicit praise connotation. Because no top states are associated with Hallelujah, its use appears scattered rather than concentrated regionally. As a modern coinage, it carries the weight of its liturgical history, making it a choice that is both instantly recognizable and deeply meaningful.
Hallelujah is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase 'hallelu Yah,' meaning 'praise the Lord.' It appears frequently in the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible and is used as an exclamation of praise in Jewish and Christian worship. As a given name, it is a modern English coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001, reflecting a trend of using positive, religiously significant words as names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Halle, Lulu, Hally
Variants: Alleluia
Sibling names for Hallelujah
Names that share Hallelujah's style, for a brother or sister.
