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Hyatt

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Pronounced HY-ut /ˈhaɪ.ət/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Hyatt, 'dweller by the high gate' (Old English heah, 'high,' + geat, 'gate'); familiar too as the hotel name. Reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Hyatt is an English surname meaning 'high gate' (said 'HY-ut'). It reads male - we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Hyatt, 'dweller by the high gate' (Old English heah, 'high,' + geat, 'gate'); familiar too as the hotel name. Reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#16148 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519912024

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

Hyatt is an English surname meaning 'high gate,' carried into first-name use. As a girl's name it is rare and reads male; we note the cross-sex lean plainly (said 'HY-ut').

For girls it appears only rarely, against heavier surname and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Hyatt is an English surname, 'dweller by the high gate' (heah, 'high,' + geat, 'gate'), familiar too as the hotel name; it reads male, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'HY-ut').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Hyatt — English surname 'high gate'; boy-leaning

Variations

HiattHyatHyatte

Nicknames

HyHattie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyatt mean?

Hyatt is an English surname, 'dweller by the high gate' (heah, 'high,' + geat, 'gate').

How do you pronounce Hyatt?

It's said HY-ut /ˈhaɪ.ət/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hyatt a boy or girl name?

Hyatt is used here for a girl, though it reads male, which we note.

How popular is Hyatt?

Hyatt is rare for girls in the U.S. and more often a surname or boy's name.

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