Hayat
3 countries#980 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hayat was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,059 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #980 · peaked in 1983 with 86 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
850 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #2822 · peaked in 2025 with 60 births
Most common in: Minnesota, California, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
317 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
317 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Hayat’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1276 | — |
| 2004 | #1384 | ↓108 |
| 2005 | #1239 | ↑145 |
| 2006 | #1337 | ↓98 |
| 2007 | #1392 | ↓55 |
| 2008 | #1749 | ↓357 |
| 2009 | #1414 | ↑335 |
| 2010 | #1952 | ↓538 |
| 2011 | #1629 | ↑323 |
| 2012 | #1444 | ↑185 |
| 2013 | #1554 | ↓110 |
| 2014 | #1864 | ↓310 |
| 2015 | #1776 | ↑88 |
| 2016 | #1617 | ↑159 |
| 2017 | #1355 | ↑262 |
| 2018 | #1066 | ↑289 |
| 2019 | #1612 | ↓546 |
| 2020 | #1325 | ↑287 |
| 2021 | #1153 | ↑172 |
| 2022 | #980 | ↑173 |
Frequently asked questions about Hayat
Is Hayat a popular name?
Yes — Hayat currently ranks #980 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Hayat more common for boys or girls?
Hayat is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Hayat most popular?
Hayat peaked in 1983 in France, with 86 recorded births that year.
Is Hayat rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Hayat’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1167 in 1961 to #980 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Hayat?
At least 3,226 babies have been recorded with the name Hayat across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hayat popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hayat appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hayat?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Hayat include Gigi, Haniya, Hollie, Ilaria.
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