Baha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Baha is an Arabic name meaning “splendor or glory”. It is a rare name, predominantly used for boys, with 93.75% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Baha
Baha is a masculine given name of Arabic origin that signifies splendor, glory, or radiance. It is derived from the root "b-h-w," associated with the concept of shining brightness and aesthetic excellence. The name holds significant cultural and religious resonance, particularly as a clipping of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, whose name means "the Glory of God." It has been utilized extensively across Middle Eastern cultures to denote distinction and spiritual light.
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Gender Usage of the Name Baha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Baha is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 93.75% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Baha
Overall PopularityMethodology
Baha is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 13.0M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 7.54M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 4.88M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Baha ranked #5,722 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Baha shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,155 in 2002. Its lowest recorded position was #9,464 in 2009. Over the last 31 years (1994–2025) the name fell -186 places (from #5,536 to #5,722).
Characteristics of the Name Baha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Baha is composed of two syllables featuring a distinct vowel-heavy composition. The b onset followed by the aspirated hh creates a breathy, resonant flow. These qualities evoke a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Baha
Middle name suggestions for BahaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Baha is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Baha Daniel · Baha Donald · Baha Dennis · Baha Dillon · Baha Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Baha
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Bahaa · Bahe · Bahi · View all 4 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Bahaa · Bahe · Bahi
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Baha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Baha"Methodology
A male given name from Arabic
A surname from Arabic
Alternative form of Baháʼ; clipping of Baháʼu'lláh
Translations
The name Baha has 1 translation, for example: in Arabic it is rendered as given name.
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How to Spell Baha in ASL
- B
- a
- h
- a
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