Ghaith
Meaningrain · Arabic
Ghaith is an Arabic boy name meaning “rain”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ghaith would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationGhaith is having its moment right now. Most Ghaiths are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ghaith would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,794 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryGhaith first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ghaiths? Head to Michigan, where it's the #420 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ghaith
Ghaith is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “rain”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ghaith
What does the name Ghaith mean?
Ghaith means “rain” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Rain (“rain”), Mazen (“rain clouds”), Mazin (“rain clouds”) and Talal (“fine rain, dew”).
What is the origin of the name Ghaith?
Ghaith is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ghaith a boy or girl name?
Ghaith is a boy name. In 2025, 96 US boys were named Ghaith.
How popular is the name Ghaith?
Ghaith ranked #1,699 for US boys in 2025, given to 96 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,503 places.
What names are similar to Ghaith?
If you like Ghaith, you might also like Rain, Mazen, Mazin and Talal.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghaith?
Ghaith is an Arabic boy name meaning “rain”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.