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Hayat

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninglife · Arabic

Hayat is an Arabic girl name meaning “life”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Hayat has the name Aya hiding inside it.
  • GenerationHayat is having its moment right now. Most Hayats are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hayat would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 26,810 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHayat first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hayats? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #597 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Hayat

US births per million girls, 1980–2025

01938198020002025

Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #597

Similar names

Unisex name: HaydenUnisex name: HayesGirl name: AyatUnisex name: HayleyGirl name: HayleeUnisex name: Haya
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Hayat

Hayat is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “life”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Hayat

What does the name Hayat mean?

Hayat means “life” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “life” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ava (“possibly bird, or life”), Zoe (“life”), Zoey (“life”) and Eva (“life”).

What is the origin of the name Hayat?

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

Is Hayat a boy or girl name?

Hayat is a girl name. In 2025, 60 US girls were named Hayat.

How popular is the name Hayat?

Hayat ranked #2,822 for US girls in 2025, given to 60 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 269 places.

What names are similar to Hayat?

If you like Hayat, you might also like Ava, Zoe, Zoey and Eva.

What should I know before naming my baby Hayat?

Hayat is an Arabic girl name meaning “life”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.