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Haitham

♂ Boy

Pronounced HY-thəm /ˈhaɪ.θəm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic haytham, 'a young eagle; a young hawk' (a bird of prey)Medium

In 30 seconds: A young eagle; a young hawk: Haitham is Arabic for 'a young eagle'. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'HY-thəm').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic haytham, 'a young eagle; a young hawk' (a bird of prey)
U.S. rank (2025)#4300 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

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

Haitham comes from Arabic haytham, 'a young eagle; a young hawk' (a swift, noble bird of prey). It is borne with honor for Ibn al-Haytham, the pioneering medieval scientist of optics. A bold, classic name across the Arab world (said 'HY-thəm'; nickname Haith).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-young-eagle at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Haitham (haytham) means 'a young eagle; a young hawk' in Arabic — a noble bird of prey — a bold, classic name (the great scientist Ibn al-Haytham; said 'HY-thəm').
Overall data confidence 70%
Arabic references — haytham — etymology

Variations

HaythamHaithemHaisam

Nicknames

Haith

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haitham mean?

Haitham is Arabic for 'a young eagle; a young hawk'.

How do you pronounce Haitham?

It's said HY-thəm /ˈhaɪ.θəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haitham a boy or girl name?

Haitham is a boy's name.

How popular is Haitham?

Haitham is a rare name in the U.S.

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