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Hila

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Pronounced HEE-lah /ˈhi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew hila, 'a halo; an aura; radiance; a glow'; also a Persian girls' name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A halo; an aura; radiance: Hila is Hebrew 'a halo'. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'HEE-lah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew hila, 'a halo; an aura; radiance; a glow'; also a Persian girls' name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6409 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202218842025

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

Hila comes from Hebrew hila, 'a halo; an aura; radiance; a glow' (it is also a Persian girls' name; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, bright modern Israeli name (said 'HEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Persian families. Rare, a-halo-and-radiance at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Hila means 'a halo; an aura; radiance; a glow' in Hebrew (and is also a Persian girls' name) — a lyrical, bright name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Hila — routes layered

Variations

HillaHilah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hila mean?

Hila is Hebrew for 'a halo; an aura; radiance'; it is also a Persian name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hila?

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

Is Hila a boy or girl name?

Hila is a girl's name.

How popular is Hila?

Hila is a rare name in the U.S.

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