Gift; a present or offering
In Tigrinya, a language spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia, Hiyab translates directly to 'gift.' It is a meaningful choice for parents who view their child as a divine blessing or a precious offering to the world. While rare in the United States, it carries significant cultural weight in East African communities.
Less common today
Hiyab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,787 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
