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Hallelujah

Pronunciation: [ h-al-uhl-OOY-uh ]

Girl Name #7,493 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hallelujah is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-al-uhl-OOY-uh.

Parents who love the name Hallelujah often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Popularity Over Time

#7,493
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#7,493
Total SSA Count
15

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Nicknames

Hal Hay Halie Hallie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hallelujah

Is Hallelujah a boy or girl name?
Hallelujah is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Hallelujah?
Hallelujah is pronounced h-al-uhl-OOY-uh.
How popular is the name Hallelujah?
Hallelujah is currently ranked #7493 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hallelujah?
Common nicknames for Hallelujah include Hal, Hay, Halie, and Hallie.
Is Hallelujah a common or rare name?
Hallelujah is an uncommon name, ranked #7493 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hallelujah

Hallelujah is a girl name .

Hallelujah is currently ranked #7,493 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hallelujah include Hal, Hay, Halie, and Hallie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Hallelujah include Hallie, Halle, Halley, Hallee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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