Modesty, shyness, or virtue
Derived from the Arabic word meaning modesty or decency, it is a significant concept in Islamic ethics representing a sense of shame or self-respect. It suggests a person of high moral character and inner beauty. In some contexts, it is also associated with life or living.
Less common today
Hayaa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,505 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
