The nameHayat
Hayat is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hayat means "life".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
History
Found in France since the early 1960s, Hayat peaked in the early 1980s. It is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Hayat
Hayat in France
Hayat was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 710 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Hayat. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Hayat in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayat mean?
Hayat means "life".
What is the origin of the name Hayat?
Arabic, common in North Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
Is Hayat a girl's or a boy's name?
Hayat is a girl's name.