The nameHela
Hela is a girl's name from North Africa, a form of Hala.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
A North African form of the Arabic Hala, "halo around the moon".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1920s.
Popularity of the name Hela
Hela in France
1625thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (25 births)
505babies named Hela in France since 1900
Hela was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 150 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Hela. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Hela in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 21 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.
Hela in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hela mean?
A North African form of the Arabic Hala, "halo around the moon".
What is the origin of the name Hela?
Arabic.
Is Hela a girl's or a boy's name?
Hela is a girl's name.