Hala
Meaning
"radiance, glory"
Origin: Arabic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,424
- Total SSA Count
- 46
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Hali
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"radiance, glory"
Origin: Arabic
"to throw overboard, to cast away"
Origin: Old French via Latin
Hala is more popular, ranked #3424 vs #15706 for Jettison.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Hala is more popular, ranked #3424 compared to Jettison at #15706 in the United States.
Hala means "radiance, glory" (Arabic origin). Jettison means "to throw overboard, to cast away" (Old French via Latin origin).
Hala is primarily a girl name. Jettison is primarily a boy name.