Rising since 2009, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Heela since 2006
Babies named Heela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Heela is a rare and modern girl's name in the United States, first recorded in 2006. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of 6,838, with approximately 1 in 100,454 newborn girls receiving the name. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2009, reflecting a broader trend toward soft, melodious names ending in 'a'. Virginia is the top state for Heela, indicating a regional concentration. Despite its recent emergence, the name's phonetic similarity to Hila suggests a possible Hebrew root meaning 'halo' or 'aura', though no definitive origin has been established.
Heela is likely a variant of the Hebrew name Hila, which means 'halo' or 'aura'. It has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s, possibly influenced by the trend of soft, melodic girl names ending in 'a'.
Where Heela is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Heela
Names that share Heela's style, for a brother or sister.
