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Halah

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Pronounced HAH-lah /ˈhɑː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hala/Halah, 'halo; aura; ring of light around the moon.' A soft, luminous Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Arabic name: Halah means 'halo; aura; ring of light' (said 'HAH-lah'). Soft and glowing.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hala/Halah, 'halo; aura; ring of light around the moon.' A soft, luminous Arabic name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10532 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halah comes from the Arabic Hala, 'halo; aura; ring of moonlight.' A soft, glowing name, it reads luminous and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'HAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Halah is Arabic for 'halo; aura; the ring of light around the moon' — a soft, luminous name evoking a gentle glow (said 'HAH-lah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Halah — Arabic Hala; 'halo; aura'

Variations

HalaHalaaHela

Nicknames

HaliLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halah mean?

Halah is Arabic for 'halo; aura; ring of light around the moon.'

How do you pronounce Halah?

It's said HAH-lah /ˈhɑː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Halah a boy or girl name?

Halah is a girl's name.

How popular is Halah?

Halah is a rare name in the U.S.