Hela
Girl nameHela has been given to 104 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Hela.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
104
Peak year
2018 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1990
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Hela — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hela.
Sibling name ideas for Hela
Same era and popularity as Hela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Hela?
Hela has been given to 104 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Hela peak?
Hela peaked in 2018, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Hela a girl or boy name?
Hela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Hela are girls).
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