How Many People Are Named Hayat?

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

Hayat
Very Rare
Arabic

Hayat means 'life' in Arabic, making it a meaningful choice for parents. Only 1 in 421,369 Americans share this name, with around 783 people living today. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2023.

~1,160
Living in US
1 in 285,732
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Energetic Hopeful
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

539,735
Worldwide Bearers
#1,850
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
143,558
🇲🇦 Morocco
73,728
🇩🇿 Algeria
49,065
🇪🇷 Eritrea
39,814
🇮🇶 Iraq
35,945
🇾🇪 Yemen
27,795
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
20,794
🇮🇳 India
17,842
🇸🇩 Sudan
16,063
🇮🇷 Iran
15,556

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
783 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
721
Would be under 30 (91%)
69
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 790 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Hayat Through the Generations

Hayat has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations, with 91% of those named being under 30. The name reached its peak in 2023 with 57 births, indicating a strong current interest. With an average age of 14, Hayat is truly a modern name, reflecting its recent adoption and growing presence in the United States.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 61
California 21
New York 19
Florida 7
Michigan 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Hayat

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hayat's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hayat

How Many People Have the Name Hayat?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,160 people in the United States currently share the name Hayat. That works out to roughly 1 in every 285,732 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hayat a Common or Rare Name?

Hayat 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 Hayat Mean?

Hayat means "life" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hayat Most Popular?

The name Hayat reached peak popularity in 2023, with 57 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 Hayat?

Approximately 1,160 people named Hayat live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,160. That works out to roughly 1 in 285,732 Americans.

Is Hayat a rare name?

Hayat is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 285,732 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hayat mean?

Hayat means "life" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hayat more male or female?

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

When was Hayat most popular?

Hayat peaked in 2023 with 57 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 US1,160
All-Time Births1,160
1 in X1 in 285,732
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2023
World Rank#1,850
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.