Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Halona since 1970
Babies named Halona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Halona's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Halona is a rare American name first recorded in 1970, with a peak in popularity in 1978. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107th, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, showing no major spikes or declines. The name's origins are obscure; it may be a variant of a Hawaiian or Arabic name, but this is unconfirmed. Halona remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name without a strong historical or cultural association.
Halona is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in the 1970s. It may be a variant of Halona, or a modern invention combining elements like 'Ha-' and '-lona' for a melodic sound. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, maintaining a low but consistent presence since its first appearance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lona, Halo, Loni
Sibling names for Halona
Names that share Halona's style, for a brother or sister.
