Halo or light around the moon
Haila is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably from the Arabic word for the halo or luminous ring around the moon. It is also occasionally used as a variant of the Hebrew name Hayla, meaning 'halo' or 'glory'. In some contexts, it is viewed as a creative diminutive or variation of names like Mahaila or Helena.
Less common today
Haila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,494 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress, producer, and writer
