Hala is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “A halo or aura; the glow surrounding celestial bodies..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Hal, Hally. As of 2026, Hala ranks #904 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #259 in 1887.
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HAH-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #904 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Hala means “A halo or aura; the glow surrounding celestial bodies..” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Hala is pronounced HAH-lah.
Hala is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Hala currently ranks #904 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Hala include Hal, Hally.
Middle names that pair well with Hala include Hala Samira, Hala Nadia, Hala Zayna.
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