UK girl's name
Hallelujah
An exclamation used in songs of praise to God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hallelujah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hallelujah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2020. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Hallelujah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hallelujah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Hallelujah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hallelujah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Hallelujah mean?
The name Hallelujah has its origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from the phrase "hallelu-yah" which means "praise ye Yahweh (Jehovah)." This powerful name is found in several religious texts, most notably in the Old Testament of the Bible and the Book of Psalms. It is an exclamation of joy and praise to God, often used in songs and prayers.
The earliest known references to the word Hallelujah can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared in the Hebrew Bible. Over time, it became a common expression of worship and celebration in various religious traditions, particularly in Judaism and Christianity.
One of the most famous historical figures associated with the name Hallelujah is George Frideric Handel, the renowned German-British Baroque composer born in 1685. His masterpiece, the oratorio "Messiah," features the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus," which has become a beloved and recognizable musical work worldwide.
Another notable individual with the name Hallelujah is Hallelujah Hendrix, the son of legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, born in 1969. His unique name reflects the cultural and spiritual influences of the 1960s counterculture movement.
In the realm of literature, Hallelujah is the name of a character in Toni Morrison's novel "Song of Solomon," published in 1977. The character's name represents the spiritual and cultural heritage of African Americans, adding depth and symbolism to the story.
Leonard Cohen, the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1934, is perhaps best known for his acclaimed song "Hallelujah," which has been covered by numerous artists and has become a modern classic.
Lastly, Hallelujah Hathaway, born in 1983, is an American singer-songwriter and the daughter of renowned musician Donny Hathaway. Her name reflects the musical and spiritual influences of her family's artistic legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hallelujah over time
The chart below shows babies named Hallelujah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hallelujah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hallelujah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hallelujah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hallelujah
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hallelujah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hallelujah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Hallelujah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hallelujah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Hallelujah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hallelujah?
An exclamation used in songs of praise to God.
How many people are called Hallelujah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Hallelujah across the 2 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.