Baha
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Baha reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Baha is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Baha is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'beauty' or 'splendor,' from the root baha'a (to be radiant, glorious). It is the root of the Baha'i faith's name, celebrating divine splendor — a name of quiet radiance.
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Baha appeared in SSA records in 2008, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 11 recorded births, Baha has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Baha has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Baha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Baha is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Baha are most likely born between 2008 and 2014.
How rare is Baha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Baha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2008–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | #12297 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11206 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2014