Rising since 1985, #1,911 for girls today.
Popularity of Haya since 1960
Babies named Haya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 292 |
| 2010s | 626 |
| 2020s | 589 |
Meaning & origin
Haya has been rising in the United States since 1985, and in 2025 it reached a new peak at rank 1,911, given to roughly 1 in 15,914 girls. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1960 and has seen a steady climb in popularity, particularly in the 2020s. The name is most common in states like New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Its Arabic origin associates it with the concept of modesty, while the Hebrew connection to life gives it a layered cultural resonance. Haya's appeal spans Muslim and Jewish communities, and its soft sound and simplicity make it accessible across languages.
Haya has two distinct derivations. In Arabic, it is derived from hayā' meaning modesty, bashfulness, or restraint, a virtue highly regarded in Islamic culture. In Hebrew, Haya (חַיָּה) means life or living, related to the name Eve. The Arabic form is more common in modern usage. As a given name, Haya has been used across the Muslim world and among Jewish populations. It gained international attention with Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan.
Where Haya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Haya” around the world
Where Haya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Haya
Names that share Haya's style, for a brother or sister.
