Will my child share the name Hiyab with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Hiyab per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hiyab in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hiyab becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hiyab is declining: down 156 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,895 in 2024.

Is Hiyab a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hiyab 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 Hiyab a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Hiyab is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hiyab in their class.

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About the Name Hiyab

2024 marks Hiyab's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1895. The name has climbed 554 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2011.

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