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Hayaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-YAHN /hɑˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hayaan, 'life; lively, vibrant, full of life' (from hayat, 'life')Medium

In 30 seconds: Full of life: Hayaan is Arabic for 'life; lively, vibrant'. Bright, warm, and modern.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic hayaan, 'life; lively, vibrant, full of life' (from hayat, 'life')

U.S. rank (2024)#4750 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hayaan comes from Arabic hayaan, 'life; lively, vibrant, full of life' (from hayat, 'life'). A bright, warm, modern name across the Arab world and Pakistan.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, life at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Hayaan means 'life; lively, vibrant' in Arabic (from hayat, 'life') — a bright, warm, popular modern name across South Asia (echoing the scientist Ibn Hayyan).

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — hayaan — etymology

Variations

HayanHayyan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hayaan mean?

Hayaan is Arabic for 'life; lively, vibrant'.

How do you pronounce Hayaan?

It's said hah-YAHN /hɑˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hayaan a boy or girl name?

Hayaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Hayaan?

Hayaan is a rare name in the U.S.