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UK girl's name

Haala

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "halo" or "beautiful ring".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Haala is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haala popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.

This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Haala is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Haala. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Haala ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 girls were registered as Haala.
  • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haala as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2574

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2024

10 births

Estimated living

49

2026

Meaning

What does Haala mean?

The name Haala finds its origins in the ancient Arabic language, tracing its roots back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "haal," which means "state" or "condition." The name carries connotations of tranquility, serenity, and a sense of inner peace.

One of the earliest known references to the name Haala can be found in the renowned literary work, "Kitab al-Aghani," a collection of poems and anecdotes compiled in the 9th century CE by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani. In this text, Haala is mentioned as the name of a celebrated female poet from the Umayyad era, renowned for her eloquence and artistic mastery.

Throughout the centuries, the name Haala has been borne by several notable figures. In the 10th century, Haala al-Majnuna was a renowned mystic and Sufi poetess from Basra, whose profound spiritual verses continue to inspire seekers of divine knowledge. Another prominent figure was Haala bint al-Azhar, a respected scholar and teacher who lived in the 11th century and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Moving forward in time, the 13th century witnessed the life of Haala al-Dimashqiyya, a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts from Damascus. Her intricate and exquisite works adorned the pages of many sacred texts and historical documents, earning her widespread acclaim.

In the realm of literature, Haala al-Andalusiyya, a poet from Islamic Spain in the 14th century, left an indelible mark with her poignant verses that captured the essence of love, loss, and the human experience.

The 16th century saw the rise of Haala al-Hanafiyya, a prominent Islamic scholar from Baghdad, whose expertise in Hanafi jurisprudence and her teachings influenced generations of students and legal scholars alike.

These are just a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Haala throughout history, each leaving an enduring legacy in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Haala over time

The chart below shows babies named Haala registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Haala, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Haala
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Decades

Haala by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haala was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4675 24 5
2010s #4494 22 5
2000s #5061 3 1

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FAQ

Haala: questions and answers

How popular is the name Haala in the UK right now?

In 2024, Haala was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Haala most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Haala in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Haala?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "halo" or "beautiful ring".

How many people are called Haala in the UK?

A total of 49 babies have been registered as Haala across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.