Gaith

♂ Boy

Pronounced GHYTH /ˈɡaɪθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ghayth, 'rain (that brings relief); a helper/rescuer'; a symbol of mercy and aid in a dry landLow

In 30 seconds: Rain; a helper/rescuer: Gaith is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GHY-th'). A symbol of mercy.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic ghayth, 'rain (that brings relief); a helper/rescuer'; a symbol of mercy and aid in a dry land

U.S. rank (2024)#10190 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gaith comes from the Arabic ghayth, 'rain (that brings relief); a helper/rescuer'; a symbol of mercy and aid in a dry land. A crisp, classic name (said 'GHY-th').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, rain-and-a-helper at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gaith (ghayth) means 'rain (that brings relief); a helper/rescuer' in Arabic — a symbol of mercy and aid — a crisp, meaningful name (said 'GHY-th').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Gaith — Arabic etymology

Variations

GhaithGhayth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaith mean?

Gaith (ghayth) is Arabic for 'rain (that brings relief); a helper/rescuer'; a symbol of mercy and aid.

How do you pronounce Gaith?

It's said GHYTH /ˈɡaɪθ/ — one syllable.

Is Gaith a boy or girl name?

Gaith is a boy's name.

How popular is Gaith?

Gaith is a very rare name in the U.S.