Halla

Halla is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “flat stone, hill.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2025.

Halla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Scandinavian
Meaning
“flat stone, hill”
Pronunciation
/dat/

About the name Halla

Halla belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “flat stone, hill” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Halla first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4893 in 1997, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 293 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Halla in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#4893 in 1997
Peak year
1997
Total since 1880
293

Halla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3262 in 2001
Babies named Halla in 2025
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Halla mean?

Halla means “flat stone, hill” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Halla a boy or girl name?

Halla is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Halla?

Halla comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Halla?

Halla first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #4893 in 1997, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Halla?

Halla is pronounced /dat/ (IPA).

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