Will my child share the name Hala with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 41 UK babies named Hala per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hala in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hala becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hala is at its highest recorded position — #863 in 2025, with 41 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,618.

Is Hala a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hala is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Hala?

Notable people named Hala include: Hala Taha, Hala Finley and Hala Gorani.

Is Hala a popular baby name in the United States?

Hala does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hala is a distinctive choice, ranked #863 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hala in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#863

About the Name Hala

Hala has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1097. The name has climbed 521 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Hala is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hala in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Hala

Hala Zayed — Hala Mustafa Zayed was the former Egyptian Minister of Health and Population in a cabinet headed by Mostafa Madbouly.
Hala bint D'aij Al Khalifa — Sheikha Hala bint Duaij Al Khalifa was the former wife of Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, until 2005.
Hala Taha — Hala Taha is a Palestinian-American entrepreneur, podcast host, and keynote speaker.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Hala

UK babies named Hala (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hala

Almost certainly the only Hala in the class

UK Popularity (1997–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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About the Name Hala

Meaning

meaning "the aura of light around the moon".

Famous People Named Hala

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Hala Zayedb. 1967

Hala Mustafa Zayed was the former Egyptian Minister of Health and Population in a cabinet headed by Mostafa Madbouly.

Hala bint D'aij Al Khalifa

Sheikha Hala bint Duaij Al Khalifa was the former wife of Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, until 2005.

Hala Taha

Hala Taha is a Palestinian-American entrepreneur, podcast host, and keynote speaker.

Hala Finley

Hala Finley is an American actress.

Hala Gorani

Hala Basha-Gorani is an American journalist, working as a correspondent for NBC News.

Mona Hala

Mona Hala is an Egyptian-Austrian actress and hostess.