The nameHaya
Haya is a girl's name of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic and Hebrew
Meaning
In Arabic, haya means "modesty"; in Hebrew, Haya (Chaya) means "living".
Origin
Arabic and Hebrew.
History
In France it has risen since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Haya
Haya in France
930thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
830babies named Haya in France since 1900
Haya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Haya. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Haya in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haya mean?
In Arabic, haya means "modesty"; in Hebrew, Haya (Chaya) means "living".
What is the origin of the name Haya?
Arabic and Hebrew.
Is Haya a girl's or a boy's name?
Haya is a girl's name.