Ghaith
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "rain shower".
Name Census estimates that about 390 living Americans carry the first name Ghaith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ghaith today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ghaith births was 2024 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ghaith. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
390
~ 1 in 878,857 Americans
Peak year
2024
89 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,819
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Ghaith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ghaith from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 316 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ghaith by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ghaith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ghaiths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Michigan, California recorded the most babies named Ghaith, while Texas, Ohio, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ghaith
The name Ghaith has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghayth," which means "rain" or "relief." This name was often given to children as a symbol of blessing and sustenance, reflecting the importance of rainfall in the arid regions where Arabic culture flourished.
In Islamic tradition, the name Ghaith holds significant meaning. It is mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God, referring to the bringer of rain and nourishment. This association with divine mercy and provision has contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Muslim communities throughout history.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ghaith can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic era. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Ghaith bin Qays, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries. His poetic works, which celebrated the virtues of bravery and generosity, have been preserved and widely studied in the Arabic literary tradition.
Another prominent individual named Ghaith was Ghaith al-Fitri, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and theologian from modern-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in Qur'anic exegesis.
In the 12th century, Ghaith al-Din Rashid al-Din Sinan, also known as the "Old Man of the Mountain," was a prominent figure in the history of the Ismaili sect of Shia Islam. He led the Nizari Ismailis, a group known for their skilled assassins, from their stronghold in the mountains of present-day Syria and Iran.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt and Syria, which spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the name Ghaith was borne by several influential military leaders and rulers. One notable example was Ghaith al-Din Gharib, a Mamluk sultan who ruled over parts of Syria and Egypt in the late 14th century.
Throughout Islamic history, the name Ghaith has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, rulers, and military leaders. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its rich cultural and religious significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
People
Ghaith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ghaith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ghaith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ghaith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 390 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ghaith going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 878,857 US residents.
Is Ghaith a common name?
We classify Ghaith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 393 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ghaith most popular?
The single biggest year for Ghaith was 2024, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ghaith is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ghaith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ghaith in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.