Halo or moonlight
Heela is a Pashto name primarily used in Afghanistan and Pakistan, meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration'. In Hebrew contexts, it is a variant of Hila, meaning 'halo' or 'aura' of light around the moon. It is a rare, luminous choice for parents seeking a name that feels both soft and radiant.
Less common today
Heela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,070 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Afghan humanitarian and peace activist
