Naythan
Naythan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He gave or gift.
Origin and history
Naythan is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Nathan. It shares the same classical root meaning 'he gave' or 'gift'. In the United States, it is a rare choice given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
813 babies in the United States have been named Naythan since 1880. It ranks #3863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (62.7 %)
- TX (33.8 %)
- FL (1.8 %)
- MA (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 363 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Nicknames
Nate, Nay
Fun facts
- Naythan explicitly embeds the long 'A' sound into the spelling to ensure a specific pronunciation.
- The name remains quite uncommon in the U.S., with just over 800 recorded births since 1880.