NAME PROFILE
Hala
Derived from the Irish surname Mac Uaid meaning 'son of Walter' or 'ruler of the army,' and also associated with the Arabic term for 'leader.' This name characterizes a person with a powerful presence, natural authority, and a visionary spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,820 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%IL — 19%TX — 19%MI — 18%NY — 16%
Notable People
Dennis Quaid (Actor, 'The Parent Trap') · Randy Quaid (Actor, 'Independence Day') · Jack Quaid (Actor, 'The Boys') · Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Founder of Pakistan, 'Quaid-i-Azam') · Douglas Quaid (Main protagonist in 'Total Recall')
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