What does the name Halo mean?

Halo means "Ring of light, divine aura." It is of English origin.

How popular is the name Halo?

Halo is ranked #380 in the United States as of 2025, based on SSA data.

Is Halo a boy or girl name?

Halo is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

Names Starting With H

UnisexEnglish#380 in 2025

Halo

Q: What is the origin of the name Halo?

Halo is of English origin. Jumped 466 SSA spots in a single year (2024), one of the biggest moves in the dataset. A celestial word name with spiritual and angelic connotations.

Halo is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Ring of light, divine aura.” It ranked #380 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

HAY-loh

Meaning & Origin

The name Halo means “Ring of light, divine aura.” It comes from the English language tradition.

Jumped 466 SSA spots in a single year (2024), one of the biggest moves in the dataset. A celestial word name with spiritual and angelic connotations.

Popularity Over Time

#846

2024

#380

2025

Year	Rank
2025	#380
2024	#846

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

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