Heyab
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "concealed", "hidden", or "hidden from view".
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Heyab. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Heyab today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Heyab births was 2018 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Heyab. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Heyab with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Heyab. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
2018
9 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,138
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Heyab: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Heyab from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Heyab by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Heyab during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Heyab
The name Heyab is of ancient Arabic origin, believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hayba," which translates to "awe-inspiring" or "commanding respect." The name's etymology reflects the traditional Arabic values of strength, bravery, and authority.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name Heyab appeared in several historical records and texts, although its usage was relatively rare. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Heyab ibn Masoud, a renowned warrior and military commander who lived during the 7th century CE. He played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and is mentioned in several Islamic chronicles for his valor and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure was Heyab al-Ansari, a distinguished scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language. His works were widely studied and appreciated throughout the Islamic world during his time.
In the 10th century CE, Heyab al-Qaisi gained recognition as a prominent jurist and legal scholar. He was highly respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of Sharia law. His writings and rulings influenced the development of Islamic legal thought and continue to be referenced by scholars to this day.
During the medieval period, the name Heyab was associated with nobility and prestige. One prominent figure was Heyab ibn Khalid al-Hashimi, a powerful emir who ruled over a vast territory in what is now modern-day Iraq during the 11th century CE. He was known for his strong leadership, military prowess, and patronage of the arts and sciences.
In more recent history, Heyab al-Faisal was a respected Saudi Arabian diplomat and statesman who lived in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and various countries, and his contributions were instrumental in shaping the Kingdom's international relations during that era.
While the name Heyab has its roots in Arabic culture and history, it has been adopted and used in various regions and communities over the centuries, reflecting the influence and spread of Arabic language and culture. Despite its relatively low frequency compared to other Arabic names, Heyab continues to hold a significant place in the rich tapestry of Arabic onomastics.
People
Heyab + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Heyab as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Heyab: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Heyab?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Heyab going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Heyab a common name?
We classify Heyab as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Heyab most popular?
The single biggest year for Heyab was 2018, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Heyab is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Heyab in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Heyab a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Heyab in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Heyab still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Heyab in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Heyab can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Heyab?
You can see how many people share the name Heyab on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.