Boy Name
Heith
Heith is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Heith is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Heith often also consider Heath.
Heith meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Heith has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Heith as H·E·I·T·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Heith is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Heith variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Heitha, Heithe, Heithy, Heit.
- Nicknames: Hei and H.
- Middle names: Pair Heith with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Heith middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Heath, Hewitt, Heide, Heidy, Hedy — full picks on the sibling names for Heith guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Heith? Browse our names like Heith guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Heith
What does the name Heith mean?
Heith has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Heith?
The exact origin of Heith is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Heith?
Heith has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Heith a boy's or girl's name?
Heith is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Heith in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Heith sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Heith?
Names that share Heith's sound and style include Heath, Hewitt, Heide, Heidy, Hedy.
What middle names pair well with Heith?
Good middle-name fits for Heith pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Heith is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Heith is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Heith?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Heith share its rhythm without rhyming — Heath, Hewitt, Heide all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.