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Hayat
OriginArabic
Meaning"life"
US Rank#2833
2025 SSA
About Hayat
A lively name of Arabic origin, Hayat was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023.A feminine name in Arabic and Persian, but often used as a masculine one by Urdu speakers, the name is notably borne by para-athlete Hayat El Garaa. It is also the name of several TV channels in Tukey and Bosnia and the name of an Iranian newspaper.
Pronounced hah-YAHT.
As of October 2026, Hayat ranked #2833 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,568 | 31 | 17.5 |
| 2017 | #3,655 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #4,599 | 30 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #3,475 | 45 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #3,109 | 51 | 31.5 |
| 2021 | #3,760 | 40 | 24.4 |
| 2022 | #3,556 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2023 | #2,947 | 57 | 35.5 |
| 2024 | #3,183 | 50 | 30.9 |
| 2025 | #2,833 | 60 | 37.3 |
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