Heath
Pronunciation: [ h-EETH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Heath first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 181 babies have been named Heath in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Heath is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,491 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,491
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Heath
Heath is a girl name .
Is Heath a boy or girl name? Heath is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,491 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #852. Heath is more commonly used as a boy name.
Heath is currently ranked #64,491 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Heath include Hea, Hey, Heie, and Heakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Heath include Heather . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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