The baby name Haleh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /hɒːˈle/; respelling: HAH-leh.
Haleh is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Haleh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /hɒːˈle/; respelling: HAH-leh.
Haleh is Persian in Origin.
Haleh is a Persian feminine name derived from Persian هاله (Hâleh), ultimately from Arabic هالة (hāla), meaning “halo, aureole, aura” - the luminous ring around the moon or sun. In Persian literature, the word evokes ethereal radiance and protective light, which informs the name’s poetic, celestial connotations. It is widely used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities.
As a given name, Haleh gained modern popularity in the 20th century and is borne by notable figures such as Baroness Haleh Afshar, scholar Haleh Esfandiari, and activist Haleh Sahabi. Common variants and cognates include Hâleh (with diacritic), Haale, and the Arabic Hala/Halah, as well as Turkish Hale; all share the same “halo/aura” sense. The name is unrelated to the English word-name Hale (“healthy; from the nook”). Diminutives are uncommon; some bearers use the pet form Hali among English speakers.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| IR | 0 | #223 | 9 | 4,221 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #325 | 223 | 8,334 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #540 | 14 | 20,968 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #829 | 10 | 4,949 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| TR | 0 | #1,198 | 14 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Haleh is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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