Halla

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How to Pronounce Halla

Pronounced HAH-luh /ˈhɑː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Halla is a short, warm name that lives in more than one tradition. In Arabic, Hala (also spelled Halla) means the 'halo' or bright ring around the moon; in Old Norse, Halla is a feminine form tied to 'hallr,' a rock or stone. The exact route varies by family, so we note both honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Halla means 'halo' in Arabic (Hala) and is also an Old Norse name; routes vary. It appeared for United States girls in the late 1980s (said HAH-luh).

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Origin LowArabic, Norse

MeaningHalla is a short, warm name that lives in more than one tradition. In Arabic, Hala (also spelled Halla) means the 'halo' or bright ring around the moon; in Old Norse, Halla is a feminine form tied to 'hallr,' a rock or stone. The exact route varies by family, so we note both honestly.

U.S. rank (2012)#14015 ↗ Rising

2012 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 293

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

Halla is a compact cross-cultural name. In Arabic it aligns with Hala, 'the halo or aureole around the moon,' a lovely, established meaning; in Old Norse tradition Halla is a feminine name connected to 'hallr,' 'rock, stone.' Which reading applies depends on the family, so we present both honestly. It appears in United States records from the late 1980s and reached its slim high in the late 1990s.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak, so a Halla from that high would be in her twenties or thirties today. It reads as a quietly multicultural pick rather than a passing trend, and its bright, simple sound travels easily.

Did you know? Halla bridges cultures, read by some families as the Arabic Hala ('moon halo') and by others as the Norse Halla, its short sound easy to share.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Halla — Arabic Hala ('moon halo'); Old Norse Halla; routes vary

Variations

HalaHalleHalah

Nicknames

HalLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halla mean?

In Arabic, Hala/Halla means the 'halo' around the moon; in Old Norse it is a name tied to 'rock, stone.' Routes vary by family.

How do you pronounce Halla?

It's commonly said HAH-luh /ˈhɑː.lə/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Halla a boy or girl name?

Halla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Halla?

It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-nineties.