How Many People Are Named Haya?

Complete statistics for the name Haya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Haya
Very Rare
Arabic

Haya means 'life' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful with only 1,566 people named Haya living in the US today, or 1 in 210,785 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~192
Living in US
1 in 1,726,298
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

140,155
Worldwide Bearers
#7,464
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
31,939
🇸🇾 Syria
20,113
🇯🇴 Jordan
19,314
🇳🇪 Niger
11,487
🇪🇬 Egypt
10,649
🇾🇪 Yemen
8,717
🇰🇼 Kuwait
8,045
🇵🇰 Pakistan
6,067
🇮🇶 Iraq
4,191
🇵🇸 Palestine
3,381

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,566 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,465
Would be under 30 (93%)
109
Would be 30–60 (7%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,579 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Haya Through the Generations

With just 1,579 births recorded since the beginning, Haya has remained a very rare name in the United States. As of now, there are 1,566 people named Haya living in the country, with an average age of 13 years old. This indicates that the name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 110 births, and most of those bearing the name are under 30, highlighting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 230
Texas 150
New York 110
Virginia 54
Illinois 48
Florida 29
New Jersey 22
Ohio 15
Maryland 11
Massachusetts 10

✨ Similar Names to Haya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Haya

How Many People Have the Name Haya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 192 people in the United States currently share the name Haya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,726,298 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Haya a Common or Rare Name?

Haya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Haya Mean?

Haya means "life" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Haya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Haya Most Popular?

The name Haya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Haya?

Approximately 192 people named Haya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 192. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,726,298 Americans.

Is Haya a rare name?

Haya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,726,298 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haya mean?

Haya means "life" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Haya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Haya are male and 100% are female.

When was Haya most popular?

Haya peaked in 2024 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US192
All-Time Births192
1 in X1 in 1,726,298
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#7,464
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.