Popularity: 6296
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: halo around the moon
Hala is a gender-neutral baby name of Arabic origin. Meaning “halo around the moon”, this name continues to grow in Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. If science or astronomy piques your interest regularly, you’ll likely recognize Hala as a lunar halo formed by the air’s tiniest crystals. With a magnificent spectacle like this as inspiration, Hala can also be a shining light for those around them. With a name like Hala, you’ll be able to put a title to the feeling that baby is the only bright star you want to orbit.