Heart, soul, or happiness
In Sanskrit, Hiya represents the heart or the soul, often associated with joy and vitality. It is a popular choice in modern India and among the diaspora, valued for its short, energetic sound and positive spiritual connotations.
Less common today
Hiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,405 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian television actress
