Halo
Halo is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Ring of light”, pronounced HAY-loh. It ranked #613 in the United States in 2025, given to 477 babies, and peaked at #513 in 2024. Common nicknames: Hal, Lo.
How popular is Halo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Halo mean, and where does it come from?
Halo comes through Latin from the Greek halos, the disc of the sun or moon, and in Christian art it is the ring of light that marks a saint. As a name it is very new — American records begin in 2000, and it entered the top thousand in 2019 — and it belongs with Nova, Aurora and Lux among the light names that have done so well this decade. The video game franchise arrived in 2001 and, for a certain generation, is the first thing the word calls up; the name has grown anyway, mostly for girls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Halo mean?
Halo is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Ring of light." Halo comes through Latin from the Greek halos, the disc of the sun or moon, and in Christian art it is the ring of light that marks a saint. As a name it is very new — American records begin in 2000, and it entered the top thousand in 2019 — and it belongs with Nova, Aurora and Lux among the light names that have done so well this decade.
How do you pronounce Halo?
Halo is pronounced HAY-loh. Common variations include Haylo, Halow.
Is Halo a girl name?
Yes, Halo is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Hal, Lo.