Hayla
Meaning of Hayla
Hayla is a female given name that finds its origin in the Persian adaptation of the Arabic word Hala, meaning “halo”—the luminous ring that crowns the moon. Its two-syllable structure (/heɪ.lə/) blends a crisp initial consonant with soft, round vowels, evoking a whispered aura akin to moonlight on a desert plain. Analytically, U.S. Social Security data record Hayla’s debut in 1987 with five births at rank 803; its most notable year so far was 2009, when twenty-seven newborns received the name. In 2024 it sits at rank 939 with eleven occurrences, reflecting a steady niche appeal rather than mass popularity—hardly a chart-topper, but perhaps that subtle exclusivity is precisely its charm. Straddling Western naming trends and Persian poetic imagery, Hayla offers parents a choice that feels both familiar and gently exotic.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HAY-luh (/heɪ.lə/)
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