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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Halaina — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Halah|Halana
CelticGirl→ Stable

Halaina

huh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#16096
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#16096
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#14187 in 2022
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #16096 · Falling since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Halaina

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #16096

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
34 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HawaiianPolynesian3-syllableModernNature-adjacentFeminineRareMelodicCelestial-feel
Character
graceful eleganceisland spiritgentle strengthcreative soulwarm compassion
STRONG
High confidence

Halaina is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16096 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#16096 · very rare
Halaina at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'halo' or 'glory', blending Polynesian island heritage with celestial brightness.
Language root:Hawaiian · Polynesian
Peak rank:#14187 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
HelenaAlainaLainaElainaIliana
Similar Style
Kailani◈LeilaniNalaniAriaMalia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Halaina
Kai◈LeilaniNoelleElenaIrisLunaChloe
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Halaina · Overview
Summary

Halaina is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16096 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Halaina carries a gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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