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