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UK boy's name

Hayaan

A unisex name of Filipino origin meaning "to allow" or "to let go".

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.

Hayaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hayaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 12 births.

This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2000 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.

Hayaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 77 living people in the UK are called Hayaan. 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

  • Hayaan ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 12 boys were registered as Hayaan.
  • About 77 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hayaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1951

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2024

12 births

Estimated living

77

2026

Meaning

What does Hayaan mean?

Hayaan is a name that originates from the Filipino language, which is the national language of the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog word "haya," which means "to allow" or "to permit." The name is thought to have been in use since the 16th century, when the Philippines was colonized by the Spaniards.

The name Hayaan is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, but it has been documented in historical records from the Philippines. The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the late 18th century, when it was mentioned in a census record from the town of Taal, Batangas.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Hayaan was Hayaan Makisig, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and died in 1899.

Another notable figure with the name Hayaan was Hayaan Mangubat, a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1949 to 1955. He was born in 1892 and died in 1976.

In the field of literature, Hayaan Reyes was a renowned Filipino poet and writer who was active in the early 20th century. He was born in 1887 and died in 1964. His works were instrumental in shaping the modern Filipino literature and poetry.

Hayaan Mendoza was a Filipino visual artist who was known for his abstract expressionist paintings. He was born in 1926 and died in 2002. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

Lastly, Hayaan Alvarez was a Filipino actor and comedian who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in 1935 and died in 1992. He starred in numerous Filipino films and television shows, and was known for his comedic timing and impeccable acting skills.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hayaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Hayaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Hayaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hayaan
036912200020122024

Decades

Hayaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hayaan 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 #2900 16 2
2010s #3802 39 9
2000s #3604 22 6

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FAQ

Hayaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hayaan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Hayaan was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Hayaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 12 babies registered as Hayaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hayaan?

A unisex name of Filipino origin meaning "to allow" or "to let go".

How many people are called Hayaan in the UK?

A total of 77 babies have been registered as Hayaan across the 17 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.