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Bahiya

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningradiant, beautiful · Arabic

Bahiya is an Arabic girl name meaning “radiant, beautiful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Bahiya would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationBahiya peaked in 1974, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Bahiya you'd meet today is about 51 years old.
  • HistoryBahiya first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025

024197420002007

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Bahiya

Bahiya is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “radiant, beautiful”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Bahiya

Girl name: Bahia

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Questions about the name Bahiya

What does the name Bahiya mean?

Bahiya means “radiant, beautiful” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Bella (“beautiful”), Callie (“beautiful”), Zuri (“beautiful”) and Annabelle (“gracious and beautiful”).

What is the origin of the name Bahiya?

Bahiya is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Bahiya a boy or girl name?

Bahiya is a girl name.

How popular is the name Bahiya?

Bahiya is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #8,775 in 1974, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Bahiya?

If you like Bahiya, you might also like Bahia, Bella, Callie, Zuri and Annabelle. Bahia is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Bahiya?

Bahiya is an Arabic girl name meaning “radiant, beautiful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.