Hayat
Every Hayat since 1980 — 850 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayat
Hayat is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,833 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 850 American babies have been named Hayat. Its peak came in 2025, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hayat stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayat year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,833 |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,194 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,948 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,558 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,763 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,111 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,476 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,602 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,656 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,570 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,036 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,365 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,841 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,198 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,809 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,743 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,183 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,874 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,920 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,621 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,640 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,479 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,343 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,972 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,903 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,303 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,324 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,451 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hayat in 2025?
Hayat ranked #2,833 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayat?
850 babies have been named Hayat in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayat most popular?
Hayat peaked in 2025, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Hayat a boy or girl name?
Hayat is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayat rising or falling?
Hayat is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.