Will my child share the name Hidayah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Hidayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hidayah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hidayah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hidayah is rising: up 178 places since 2020, to #763 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #686 in 2024.

Is Hidayah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hidayah 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 Hidayah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Hidayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #763 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hidayah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hidayah

Hidayah has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #686. The name has climbed 255 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Hidayah

Anis Hidayah — Anis Hidayah is an Indonesian activist who works with migrant workers and human rights issues.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.