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Hayder

♂ Boy

Pronounced HY-der /ˈhaɪ.dər/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Haydar — from the Arabic, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib), connoting strength and courageLow

In 30 seconds: A lion: Hayder spells Haydar. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HY-der').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Haydar — from the Arabic, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib), connoting strength and courage
U.S. rank (2024)#9286 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032024

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

Hayder is a spelling of Haydar — from the Arabic, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib), connoting strength and courage. A crisp, classic name (said 'HY-der').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare in this form, a-lion at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Haydar is Arabic for 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali), connoting strength and courage — Hayder is a spelling, crisp and bold (said 'HY-der').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Haydar — Arabic etymology

Variations

HaydarHaidarHeidar

Nicknames

Hay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hayder mean?

Hayder spells Haydar — Arabic 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali), connoting strength and courage.

How do you pronounce Hayder?

It's said HY-der /ˈhaɪ.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hayder a boy or girl name?

Hayder is a boy's name.

How popular is Hayder?

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

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