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The baby name Naithan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NAY-thən (IPA: /ˈneɪθən/).

Naithan is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: NAY-thən (IPA: /ˈneɪθən/)

What is the meaning of the name Naithan ?

The baby name Naithan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NAY-thən (IPA: /ˈneɪθən/).

Naithan is Hebrew in Origin.

Naithan is a contemporary spelling of Nathan, ultimately from the Hebrew Natan, "he gave," conveying the sense of a gift or giving (often expanded theologically as "gift of God" in related names). The name's roots are anchored in the Bible: Nathan the prophet who counseled King David, another Nathan among David's sons, and occurrences in the New Testament genealogies. Through Jewish and Christian tradition, Nathan entered European languages and rose in English use from Puritan times onward.

As a variant, Naithan keeps the same pronunciation in most contexts while offering a distinctive look. Close forms include Nathan, Natan, Natán (Spanish), Naïthan and Naythan, along with alternate spellings Nathen and Nethan. Related elaborations are Nathaniel/Nathanael; feminine counterparts include Netanya, Natania, and Nathania. Common nicknames are Nate and Nat. Naithan suits parents seeking modern flair without losing the succinct, time-tested meaning of its Hebrew source.

Naithan has the following similar or variant Names

Naithan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Naithan is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Ireland
AE
BR
IQ

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People also ask about Naithan

Naithan is predominantly a boy's name.
Naithan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NAY-thən (IPA: /ˈneɪθən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nathan, Natan, Naythan, Naithen, Nathen and Naathan.
Across languages, Naithan has these equivalents: Natan (Hebrew), Natán (Spanish), Nathan (English), Nathán (Irish), Nathanaël (French).
Yes, very popular — Naithan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Naithan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Naithan's popularity is declining. It moved from #881 in 2014 to #888 in 2024 in United States.