Itai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationee-TIE / iːˈtaɪHebrew; Japanese
Meaning
He is my salvation (Hebrew); second (Japanese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Itai is often associated with themes of faith and deliverance, reflecting its biblical roots. In Japan, Itai can be used as a name meaning 'second', often given to the second-born child. Both origins highlight significant cultural values related to identity and familial roles.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Itay
- Ittai
International Variants
- Itai (Japanese)
- Itay (Hebrew)
Famous people named Itai
Itai Anghel — journalist.
Itai Shalom — musician.
Fictional characters named Itai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Itai was first seen in the United States in 1991. Itai has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Itai has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Itai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 21 |