How Many People Are Named Hala?

Complete statistics for the name Hala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hala
Very Rare
Arabic

Hala means 'to come' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1,715 people named Hala live in the US today, which means 1 in 192,373 Americans share this unique name. With most Hala's under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~321
Living in US
1 in 1,032,552
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To come
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

726,500
Worldwide Bearers
#1,313
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
270,887
🇸🇩 Sudan
118,987
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
87,657
🇮🇶 Iraq
78,244
🇮🇳 India
42,743
🇸🇾 Syria
39,681
🇯🇴 Jordan
19,994
🇱🇧 Lebanon
16,465
🇵🇸 Palestine
10,139
🇲🇦 Morocco
8,544

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,715 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,355
Would be under 30 (77%)
365
Would be 30–60 (21%)
43
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,763 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hala Through the Generations

Hala has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 when 70 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Hala's are young adults, with 1,355 under 30 years old. As the average age stands at 22, it's evident that Hala remains a modern choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
Illinois 66
Texas 66
Michigan 56
New York 53
Florida 34
Ohio 34
Virginia 8
Arkansas 7
Massachusetts 6

⭐ Famous People Named Hala

Hala is an Arabic female given name meaning "the aura of light around the moon".…

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✨ Similar Names to Hala

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hala's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hala

How Many People Have the Name Hala?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 321 people in the United States currently share the name Hala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,032,552 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hala a Common or Rare Name?

Hala is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hala Mean?

Hala means "to come" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Hala Most Popular?

The name Hala reached peak popularity in 2011, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hala?

Approximately 321 people named Hala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 321. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,032,552 Americans.

Is Hala a rare name?

Hala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,032,552 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hala mean?

Hala means "to come" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hala more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hala are male and 100% are female.

When was Hala most popular?

Hala peaked in 2011 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US321
All-Time Births321
1 in X1 in 1,032,552
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,313
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.