UK girl's name
Halli
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "rock, cliff, slope".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Halli is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Halli popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Halli. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Halli ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 girls were registered as Halli.
- • Halli ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Halli as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
6 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Halli mean?
The given name Halli is believed to have its origins in the Old Norse language, dating back to the Viking era in Scandinavia. It is derived from the Old Norse word "hallr," which means "rock" or "stone." This name was likely given to children born in rocky or mountainous regions, or perhaps to those who were considered strong and resilient like a rock.
In ancient Norse mythology, there are references to a figure named Halle or Halli, who was said to be a loyal companion of the god Odin. This character was often depicted as a steadfast and reliable warrior, further reinforcing the connection between the name and qualities of strength and fortitude.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Halli can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas tell stories of the Viking Age and often feature characters with names like Halli, reflecting the cultural significance of this name during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Halli. One example is Halli Steinsson (1925-1998), an Icelandic poet and writer who was renowned for his lyrical works and contributions to Icelandic literature. Another prominent figure was Halli Magnússon (1908-1985), an Icelandic politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 1963 to 1970.
In the realm of sports, Halli Ármannsson (born 1989) is a professional Icelandic footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Swedish club AIK. In the field of music, Halli Reynis (born 1982) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and pop music.
Lastly, Halli Árni Magnússon (1864-1928) was an Icelandic philologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse literature and language. He is particularly renowned for his work on the Eddas, a collection of Old Norse poems and stories.
These individuals serve as examples of the rich history and cultural significance of the name Halli, which has been carried by poets, politicians, athletes, musicians, and scholars throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Halli over time
The chart below shows babies named Halli registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Halli, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Halli by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Halli 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 | #4041 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5241 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4129 | 11 | 3 |
Geography
Where Halli is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Halli. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Halli ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
Across the UK
Halli in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2020
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Halli
- 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
Halli: questions and answers
How popular is the name Halli in the UK right now?
In 2023, Halli was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Halli most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Halli in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Halli?
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "rock, cliff, slope".
How many people are called Halli in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Halli across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Halli most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Halli ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.