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Hidayah

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Hidayah Pronunciation

Hidayah is pronounced hih-DAH-yah /hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance; right guidance, the right path' (a spiritual virtue)Medium

In 30 seconds: Right guidance: Hidayah is Arabic for 'guidance, the right path'. Devout, warm, and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic hidaya, 'guidance; right guidance, the right path' (a spiritual virtue)
U.S. rank (2024)#5057 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 2012 to 2024. Peak in 2024 with 26 births.01326201220202024peak 2024 · 26

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

History & Origin

Hidayah comes from Arabic hidaya, 'guidance; right guidance, the right path' — a central spiritual concept (divine guidance) in Islam. A devout, warm, meaningful name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, right-guidance at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hidayah means 'guidance; right guidance, the right path' in Arabic — a devout, meaningful name (a central spiritual virtue in Islam).
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — hidaya — etymology

Variations

HidayaHedaya

Nicknames

Hida

Themes & Styles

If you like Hidayah…

Hana— a companion Arabic girls' name
Huda— a kin 'guidance' Arabic name
Nadia— another soft girls' name
Aminah— shares Hidayah's Arabic roots
Aliah— echoes that soft -ah sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hidayah?

Hidayah is pronounced hih-DAH-yah (/hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hidayah said aloud.

How do you say Hidayah?

Hidayah is said hih-DAH-yah (/hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hidayah said aloud.

What does the name Hidayah mean?

Hidayah is Arabic for 'guidance; right guidance, the right path'.

Is Hidayah a boy or girl name?

Hidayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Hidayah?

Hidayah is a rare name in the U.S.

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