Hala is a distinctive choice, ranked #1097 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hala in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1097
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hala
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Hala per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hala in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hala is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 521 places over the last five years to #1097 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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.
Notable people named Hala include: 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..
Hala does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Halas in the wild.
31
UK babies named Hala (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 521 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hala
Likely around 1 other Hala in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Hala
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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 was the youngest daughter of Sheikh Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Assistant Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance & National Economy.
Hala Taha is a Palestinian-American entrepreneur, podcast host, and keynote speaker. She is the founder and CEO of YAP Media and YAP Media Network, and the host of the Young and Profiting podcast.
Hala Basha-Gorani is an American journalist, working as a correspondent for NBC News. Previously she was an anchor and correspondent for CNN International, based in London.