Hiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2412 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hiya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2412
About the Name Hiya
Hiya is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2412. The name has climbed 37 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.
Hiya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hiya
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Hiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hiya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hiya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 37 places over the last five years to #2412 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Hiya 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.
Hiya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Hiyas in the wild.
11
UK babies named Hiya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 37 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hiya
Likely around 1 other Hiya in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Hiya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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