Halo around the moon
Derived from Arabic, this name refers to the luminous circle or halo that appears around the moon. It is a poetic name often associated with celestial beauty and gentle radiance. In some contexts, it can also signify sweetness or welcome.
Less common today
Hala isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,556 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning international news anchor and correspondent
Syrian activist and subject of the documentary Watani: My Homeland
Relative of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Umm Haram
