Hiyab

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEE-yahb /ˈhiː.jɑb/Medium

Meaning: From Tigrinya, spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia, Hiyab means 'gift.' A warm heritage name, noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A cherished Eritrean name: Hiyab means 'gift' in Tigrinya (said 'HEE-yahb'). Warm and heartfelt.

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Origin MediumTigrinya

MeaningFrom Tigrinya, spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia, Hiyab means 'gift.' A warm heritage name, noted here respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12950 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 63

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

Hiyab comes from Tigrinya, spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia, where it means simply 'gift.' A tender name that frames a child as a blessing, it is noted here respectfully and reads as warm and meaningful (said 'HEE-yahb').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, heritage-rooted, and heartfelt.

Did you know? Hiyab is a Tigrinya name meaning 'gift' — a treasured pick in Eritrean and Ethiopian communities, noted respectfully (said 'HEE-yahb').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Hiyab — Tigrinya 'gift'; noted respectfully

Variations

Hiyabe

Nicknames

HiyaYabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hiyab mean?

Hiyab is a Tigrinya name from Eritrea and Ethiopia meaning 'gift.'

How do you pronounce Hiyab?

It's said HEE-yahb /ˈhiː.jɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hiyab a boy or girl name?

Hiyab is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hiyab?

Hiyab is a rare name in the U.S.