Hayu

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-yoo /ˈhɑ.juː/Medium

Meaning: Hayu is a rare name that some connect to a Javanese or Indonesian word for 'beautiful, fair,' while others read it as a modern coinage. Without a firm source the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle two-beat name: Hayu is rare, maybe an Indonesian word for 'beautiful' (said 'HAH-yoo'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowCoined

MeaningHayu is a rare name that some connect to a Javanese or Indonesian word for 'beautiful, fair,' while others read it as a modern coinage. Without a firm source the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12936 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

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

Hayu is a rare name. Some connect it to a Javanese or Indonesian word for 'beautiful,' while others take it as a modern coinage. Without a firm source the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'HAH-yoo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, gentle, and distinctive.

Did you know? Hayu is a rare name some tie to a Javanese or Indonesian word for 'beautiful, fair,' while others read it as a modern coinage — its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'HAH-yoo').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Hayu — Rare / coined; possibly Indonesian 'beautiful'; routes uncertain

Variations

HayuAyuHayyu

Nicknames

HayYu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hayu mean?

Hayu is a rare name, possibly an Indonesian word for 'beautiful,' or a modern coinage. Its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hayu?

It's said HAH-yoo /ˈhɑ.juː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hayu a boy or girl name?

Hayu is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hayu?

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