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Heela

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Pronounced HEE-lah /ˈhi.lə/Medium

Meaning: From Pashto/Dari heela, 'hope; expectation'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hope: Heela is Pashto/Dari. Lyrical, hopeful, and warm (said 'HEE-lah').

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Origin LowPashto, Dari

MeaningFrom Pashto/Dari heela, 'hope; expectation'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7348 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 133

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

Heela comes from Pashto/Dari heela, 'hope; expectation'; it is also used as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, hopeful Afghan name (said 'HEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Afghan families. Rare, hope at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Heela means 'hope; expectation' in Pashto and Dari — a lyrical, hopeful Afghan name (it is also used as a modern coinage; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Heela — routes layered

Variations

HilaHeelah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heela mean?

Heela is Pashto/Dari for 'hope; expectation'; it is also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Heela?

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

Is Heela a boy or girl name?

Heela is a girl's name.

How popular is Heela?

Heela is a rare name in the U.S.