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Ghaith

♂ Boy

Pronounced AYTH /ˈɣajθ/Medium

Meaning: RainMedium

In 30 seconds: Ghaith is an Arabic name meaning 'rain', a word that carries a sense of blessing and relief.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningRain
U.S. rank (2025)#1702 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births96 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 489

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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

In Arabic, ghaith refers to rain, especially the welcome rain that ends a dry spell, which gives the name a positive, life-giving feel. Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, known for his conflict reporting for The Guardian, is one well-known bearer.

The name has a soft opening and a firm finish, with no standard English respellings attached to its record.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ghaith is 'rain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Ghaith — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ghaith Abdul-Ahad (b. 1975)
    Iraqi journalist and writer for The Guardian, recognized for his reporting on conflict in the Middle East.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ghaith mean?

Ghaith is usually explained as meaning 'rain' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Ghaith?

It's commonly said AYTH /ˈɣajθ/.

Is Ghaith a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ghaith is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ghaith?

In 2024, Ghaith ranked #1819 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.

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