Itai

Itai - A very unique male name

Itai appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #3367. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Itai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Itai? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Itai. The baby boy name Itai was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4010 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Itai peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 2697.

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Itai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Itai is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,093 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,093.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Itai is where you live.

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Itai origin and meaning

Hebrew — Biblical

Hebrew Biblical name, often explained as 'with me' or linked to 'existing'; exact derivation debated

Itai (also Ittai) was a loyal companion of King David in the Old Testament, and the name is still used in Israel today. US records run since 1998, peaking in 2016. The Biblical attestation is clear even though the gloss is debated.

Origin uncertain

Itai is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Itai, pop culture references for the name Itai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Itai

We've found the following names that sound similar to Itai, sorted by popularity.

Itay / Ida / Ido / Iyad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Itai

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Itai a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Itai?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ee-TY · /iˈtaɪ/

Around the world

• Itai (Hebrew) — Used as-is in Hebrew, also spelled Ittai

Spellings and nicknames

• Ittai — Alternate Biblical transliteration

Famous bearers

• Itai — Loyal Gittite companion of King David in the Old Testament (spelled Ittai in many translations); listed here in the Itai transliteration (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Itai for a short Biblical name with a story of loyalty to David.

Worth knowing

• Most English speakers will not know how to say it on first sight.