Haitham
Meaningyoung eagle · Arabic
Haitham is an Arabic boy name meaning “young eagle”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Haitham would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHaitham is having its moment right now. Most Haithams 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 Haitham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 70,922 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHaitham first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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About the name Haitham
Haitham is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “young eagle”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Haitham
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Haitham
What does the name Haitham mean?
Haitham means “young eagle” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Colt (“young horse”), Colin (“young pup”), Othman (“possibly young bustard”) and Sven (“young man”).
What is the origin of the name Haitham?
Haitham 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 Haitham a boy or girl name?
Haitham is a boy name. In 2025, 24 US boys were named Haitham.
How popular is the name Haitham?
Haitham ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 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 2,371 places.
What names are similar to Haitham?
If you like Haitham, you might also like Haytham, Colt, Colin, Othman and Sven. Haytham is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Haitham?
Haitham is an Arabic boy name meaning “young eagle”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.