Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Heyam

Name: Popularity of the name Heyam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Heyam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,427

Peak Rank

#11,780 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#11780

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Heyam

Heyam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 8 Heyams were born — ranking #11,780 that year. As of 2026, Heyam ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Heyams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Heyam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Heyam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Higham
Hiam
Hougham
Chaim
Haying
Heying
Hum
Hm
Hmm
Hame
Humm
Heya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heyam

What does the name Heyam mean?

Heyam is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Heyam in 2026?

In 2026, Heyam ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Heyam most popular?

Heyam reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #11,780 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Heyam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Heyam is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Heyam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Heyam include Giselda, Beta, Teesa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Heyam

Heyam is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Heyam's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #11,780. Use the chart and map above to compare Heyam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.