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Haythem

Quick answerThe given name 'Haythem' is derived from the Arabic word 'haytham,' which means 'shield' or 'protection.' It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Islamic communities, and is associated with the 9th-century Persian polymath and philosopher Al-Haytham.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,869
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,115

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Haythem

The given name 'Haythem' is derived from the Arabic word 'haytham,' which means 'shield' or 'protection.' It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Islamic communities, and is associated with the 9th-century Persian polymath and philosopher Al-Haytham.

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Etymology

The given name 'Haythem' is derived from the Arabic word 'haytham,' which means 'shield' or 'protection.' It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Islamic communities, and is associated with the 9th-century Persian polymath and philosopher Al-Haytham.

Haythem currently ranks #12,869 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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