Halo
Halo is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “divine aura, ring of light.” It ranked #612 in the United States in 2025. Halo derives from the Greek 'halos,' referring to the luminous ring depicted around the heads of saints and angels.
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how do you pronounce Halo?
HAY-loh
where does the name Halo come from?
From the Greek halos, which covered the disk of the sun or moon, the ring of light around them, a threshing floor and the disk of a shield.
Beyonce's hit song 'Halo' amplified its appeal. It bridges celestial imagery with modern minimalist naming trends.
how popular is this name?
Halo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 7 years since 2019. It peaked at #513 in 2024, and ranked #612 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #612 |
| 2024 | #513 |
| 2023 | #565 |
| 2022 | #768 |
| 2021 | #739 |
| 2020 | #937 |
| 2019 | #960 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Halo fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Halo?
- Beyonce (Halo song)
- Halo (video game franchise)
what names are similar to Halo?
what names go well with Halo?
Sibling names that share Halo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Halo
What does the name Halo mean?
Halo means “divine aura, ring of light”.
What is the origin of the name Halo?
Halo comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Halo?
Halo ranked #612 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Halo a boy or girl name?
Halo is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Halo?
Halo is pronounced HAY-loh, with 2 syllables.
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