Hays
ha-ys
US Popularity:9000
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Enclosure; Hedged area; Fire; Descendant of Aodh
Both a given name and surname, Hays is a masculine name of Irish and English origin. Stemming from the Old English word haye, it means “enclosure” or “hedged area.” It comes from the Gaelic surname Ó hAodha, meaning “descendant of Aodh” or “fire,” which can represent baby’s passionate, fiery spirit. Hays is a variant of the more popular name Hayes, borne by the 19th President of the United States, Rutherford Birchard Hayes, which might inspire your little one to strive for greatness. As a surname, Hays or Hayes was one of the top 100 most common surnames in the 1990s, while as a given name, it is quite unique, allowing baby to take pride in their individuality.
How Popular Is The Name Hays?
U.S. Births
Overall:Hays is currently #9000 in U.S. births
Boy:Hays is currently #4225 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#4225
in 2024
+ 1512
from 2023
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