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Hallel

♀ Girl

Pronounced hah-LEL /hɑˈlɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew hallel, 'praise; to praise (God)' (the root of hallelujah); we note the sacred rootLow

In 30 seconds: Praise; to praise: Hallel is Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'hah-LEL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew hallel, 'praise; to praise (God)' (the root of hallelujah); we note the sacred root
U.S. rank (2025)#6639 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Hallel comes from the Hebrew hallel, 'praise; to praise (God)' (the root of hallelujah; we note the sacred root). A lyrical, modern name (said 'hah-LEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, praise at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hallel means 'praise; to praise (God)' in Hebrew (the root of hallelujah) — a lyrical, meaningful name (we note the sacred root; said 'hah-LEL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hallel — Hebrew; sacred root

Variations

HalelHallell

Nicknames

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Tehila— a sound-neighbor Hebrew praise girls name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hallel mean?

Hallel is Hebrew for 'praise; to praise (God)' (the root of hallelujah). We note the sacred root.

How do you pronounce Hallel?

It's said hah-LEL /hll/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hallel a boy or girl name?

Hallel is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Hallel?

Hallel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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