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Naythan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-thun /ˈneɪ.θən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift (of God)'Low

In 30 seconds: He gave; a gift: Naythan spells Nathan. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift (of God)'
U.S. rank (2025)#5148 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 813

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919872025

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

Naythan is a spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift (of God)' (the prophet who counseled King David). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAY-thun'; nickname Nate).

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, he-gave-a-gift at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nathan comes from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift (of God)' (the prophet who counseled King David) — Naythan is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'NAY-thun').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nathan — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NathanNathenNaithan

Nicknames

Nate

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Nathen— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naythan mean?

Naythan spells Nathan — Hebrew 'he gave; a gift (of God)'.

How do you pronounce Naythan?

It's said NAY-thun /ˈneɪ.θən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naythan a boy or girl name?

Naythan is a boy's name.

How popular is Naythan?

Naythan is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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