Greeting, salutation, or cheer
Derived from the Arabic root h-y-y, which relates to life and living. It is commonly understood as a warm greeting, salutation, or a wish for a long life. In Islamic tradition, it carries a sense of offering peace and honor to others.
Less common today
Tahiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,938 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
