Will my child share the name Hayaa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Hayaa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hayaa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hayaa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hayaa has been fairly steady, ranked #1,454 in 2025 against #1,397 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,371 in 2023.

Is Hayaa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hayaa 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 Hayaa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Hayaa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1454 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hayaa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hayaa

Hayaa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 604 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1371 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2006.

Hayaa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hayaa in their class.