UK girl's name
Haniyah
Arabic feminine name meaning "blissfully happy" or "joyful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haniyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haniyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 29 births.
This profile covers 363 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 361 living people in the UK are called Haniyah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haniyah ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 29 girls were registered as Haniyah.
- • About 361 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haniyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1353
2024
Births in 2024
24
Latest year
Peak year
2023
29 births
Estimated living
361
2026
Meaning
What does Haniyah mean?
The name Haniyah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hana," which means "joy" or "happiness." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and is particularly popular in countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
The earliest recorded use of the name Haniyah dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period of great intellectual and cultural achievements in the Middle East, and many prominent figures in various fields bore the name Haniyah.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Haniyah was Haniyah bint Al-Mudrik, a renowned poet who lived in the 7th century. She was known for her eloquent and passionate poetry, which celebrated love and the beauty of nature.
Another notable figure was Haniyah bint Abi Talib, who lived in the 7th century and was the daughter of Abu Talib, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. She was a respected and influential woman in her time and played a significant role in the early days of Islam.
In the 9th century, there was Haniyah bint Al-Hakim, a renowned scholar and teacher who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy. She was highly respected for her vast knowledge and her ability to teach complex subjects with clarity and insight.
During the 12th century, Haniyah bint Al-Muqaddam was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural circles of Cairo. She was a talented poet and writer, and her works were widely celebrated for their depth and beauty.
In more recent history, Haniyah Al-Masri was a renowned Egyptian actress who lived from 1919 to 1992. She was known for her captivating performances on stage and screen and was considered a trailblazer in the Egyptian film industry.
The name Haniyah has endured through the centuries, and its meaning of joy and happiness has resonated with many cultures. It continues to be a popular name choice in the Arab world and among those of Arabic descent, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this beautiful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haniyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Haniyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haniyah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haniyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haniyah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1280 | 126 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1801 | 174 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2729 | 63 | 8 |
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Names similar to Haniyah
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- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haniyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haniyah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haniyah was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.
When was Haniyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 29 babies registered as Haniyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haniyah?
Arabic feminine name meaning "blissfully happy" or "joyful".
How many people are called Haniyah in the UK?
A total of 363 babies have been registered as Haniyah across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.