MallowbyNames

Haik

ՀայկHAYK · Armenian name meaning "living" or "life-giving."

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Haik since 1990

Babies named Haik per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3581990200020102020Most births 1991Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s48
2000s47
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

The name Haik is a distinctive Armenian name tied to national identity. In the United States, it first appeared in 1990 and reached its peak rank in 1996. Usage has remained stable over the decades, with no dramatic rise or fall. Though not common enough to calculate a 1-in-N figure, its steady presence reflects continued use within Armenian-American families. The name is rarely found in top state lists, but carries deep cultural resonance for those familiar with Armenian heritage.

Haik is derived from the Armenian հայ (hay) meaning "Armenian." In Armenian tradition, Haik (also spelled Hayk) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation, a great-grandson of Noah. The name has been borne for centuries in Armenia and its diaspora.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Hayk, Haig

Sibling names for Haik

Names that share Haik's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ani, Lilit, Nareh, Taline, Sona

Brothers: Aram, Tigran, Vahagn, Gor, Arsen, Samvel

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Haik mean?
Haik is an Armenian name meaning "living" or "life-giving," and is also the name of the legendary patriarch of the Armenian people.
How popular is the name Haik?
Haik is relatively uncommon. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and peaked in 1996. It has remained stable in usage since then.
Is Haik a boy or girl name?
Haik is traditionally a masculine name.