Ithiel

Ithiel - A very unique male name

Ithiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2022 on position #3606. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ithiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ithiel? 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 Ithiel. The baby boy name Ithiel was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3429 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ithiel peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2946.

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Ithiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ithiel is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,073 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,073.

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 Ithiel is where you live.

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Ithiel origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

From Hebrew, traditionally understood as 'God is with me'

Ithiel is a genuine but obscure biblical name: Ithiel is one of the two men to whom Agur addresses the sayings of Proverbs 30, and another Ithiel appears in Nehemiah's lists. The name's traditional gloss, 'God is with me,' is the standard reading of its Hebrew elements. US data runs only from 2022, peaking at twelve births in 2023 — a deep-cut choice by Bible-reading parents.

Attested etymology

Ithiel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Ithiel

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

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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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Even more about Ithiel

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 Ithiel 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 Ithiel?

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

ITH-ee-el · /ˈɪθiɛl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Ithiel — Biblical figure addressed, with Ucal, in the sayings of Agur in Proverbs 30 (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Ithiel is a name only close readers of Proverbs will recognise — ancient, gentle and almost entirely unused.

Worth knowing

• Even church communities will need it spelled; expect 'Ith-ee-EL' stress variations