Boy · #9,599 in 2026

Heith

Gullveig is a female figure in Norse mythology associated with the legendary conflict between the Æsir and Vanir. In the poem Völuspá, she came to the hall of Odin (Hár) where she is speared by the Æsir, burnt three times, and yet thrice reborn. Upon her third rebirth, she began practicing seiðr and took the name Heiðr.

Current Rank
#9,599
Peak Rank
#1,583 (1974)
Total Babies
572
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1966
First Year
2011
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#1583
Peak Rank
572
Total Count
41
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Heith

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gullveig is a female figure in Norse mythology associated with the legendary conflict between the Æsir and Vanir. In the poem Völuspá, she came to the hall of Odin (Hár) where she is speared by the Æsir, burnt three times, and yet thrice reborn. Upon her third rebirth, she began practicing seiðr and took the name Heiðr.

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Etymology
The etymology of the Old Norse name Gullveig remains uncertain. It is a compound formed with the Old Norse word for 'gold' ( gull ), yet the second element–found in other personal names like Rannveig , Sölveig , or Thórveig –remains obscure. It could have meant 'power, strength' (cf. Icelandic veig , Faroese veiggj ), 'intoxicating drink' (cf. Norwegian veigja ), possibly 'lady' (cf. Norw. veiga ) or even 'gold, gold thread' (cf. Old English wāg , Old Saxon wēg ). The name has been variously translated as 'Gold-drink', 'Gold-drunk', or as 'Gold-draught'. Gullveig is sometimes held to be a pers

The Story of Heith

Heith first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 31 Heiths were born — ranking #1,583 that year. As of 2026, Heith ranks #9,599 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 572 Heiths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Heith

Phonetically similar names — useful when Heith is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Heighth
  • Hythe
  • Highth
  • Heath
  • Hath
  • Hoth
  • Heth
  • Haith
  • Huth
  • Hith
  • Hithe
  • Wythe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heith

What does the name Heith mean?
Gullveig is a female figure in Norse mythology associated with the legendary conflict between the Æsir and Vanir. In the poem Völuspá, she came to the hall of Odin (Hár) where she is speared by the Æsir, burnt three times, and yet thrice reborn. Upon her third rebirth, she began practicing seiðr and took the name Heiðr.
How popular is Heith in 2026?
In 2026, Heith ranks #9,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Heith most popular?
Heith reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #1,583 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Heith most popular?
Heith has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Heith.
Is Heith a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Heith is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Heith?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Heith include Auburn, Carlito, Seferino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Heith

Heith is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 572 births in the dataset. Heith's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #1,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Heith's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.