Rising since 2002, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Hiya since 2002
Babies named Hiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Hiya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, a modern name that has shown a rising trajectory since then. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, though it remains extremely rare: as of 2025, it ranked 11,932 with an incidence of 1 in 229,610. The name's appeal likely lies in its cheerful, two-syllable sound, echoing other popular contemporary names that end in 'ya'. However, its origin is unclear; it may be a creative respelling or a standalone invention. Hiya has not been recorded in any top state distributions, underlining its niche usage.
Hiya is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 2002. It may be a playful respelling of Heeya or an elaboration of the greeting 'hi ya'. Its rise in use reflects contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-heavy names.
Sibling names for Hiya
Names that share Hiya's style, for a brother or sister.
