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Hiyab
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How to Pronounce Hiyab
Pronounced HEE-yahb /ˈhi.jɑb/Medium
Meaning: From Tigrinya/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'Low
In 30 seconds: A gift; a gift from God: Hiyab is Tigrinya/Amharic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'HEE-yahb').
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MeaningFrom Tigrinya/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'
U.S. rank (2024)#7713 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 209
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/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'. A crisp, devout name (said 'HEE-yahb').
In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, a-gift-from-God at the root, and devout.
Did you know? Hiyab means 'a gift; a gift from God' in Tigrinya and Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian) — a crisp, devout name (said 'HEE-yahb').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hiyab — Tigrinya etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hiyab mean?
Hiyab is Tigrinya/Amharic for 'a gift; a gift from God'.
How do you pronounce Hiyab?
It's said HEE-yahb /ˈhi.jɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hiyab a boy or girl name?
Hiyab is a girl's name.
How popular is Hiyab?
Hiyab is a rare name in the U.S.