Will my child share the name Haniya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 161 UK babies named Haniya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Haniya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Haniya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Haniya has been fairly steady, ranked #284 in 2025 against #241 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #233 in 2019.

Is Haniya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Haniya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Haniya a popular baby name in the United States?

Haniya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Haniya is a distinctive choice, ranked #284 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Haniya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#284

About the Name Haniya

Haniya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 48 places over five years. Its high point was #233 in 2019, and it now sits at #289. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Haniya is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Haniya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Haniya

Haniya Aslam — Haniya Aslam was a Pakistani musician.

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