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Hayaa

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Pronounced hah-YAH /hɑˈjɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic haya, 'modesty; bashfulness; a sense of shame and dignity' — a valued virtue in Islamic tradition. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtuous Arabic name: Hayaa means 'modesty; dignity' (said 'hah-YAH'). Heritage-rich and noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic haya, 'modesty; bashfulness; a sense of shame and dignity' — a valued virtue in Islamic tradition. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#15754 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hayaa comes from the Arabic haya, 'modesty; bashfulness; dignity.' It names a cherished virtue we note respectfully — a gentle heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-YAH').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, virtuous, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hayaa is Arabic for 'modesty; bashfulness; a dignified sense of shame' — a valued virtue in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'hah-YAH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hayaa — Arabic 'modesty; dignity'; noted respectfully

Variations

HayaHayahHaia

Nicknames

HayaYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hayaa mean?

Hayaa is Arabic for 'modesty; bashfulness; a dignified sense of shame,' a valued virtue.

How do you pronounce Hayaa?

It's said hah-YAH /hɑˈjɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Hayaa a boy or girl name?

Hayaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Hayaa?

Hayaa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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