Itai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
A Hebrew name meaning 'friendly' or 'to whom I will give'.
Meaning of the Name Itai
Itai is a Hebrew name meaning 'friendly' or 'to whom I will give'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'aytam', meaning 'with me'. Itai is often associated with loyalty and devotion. It has biblical origins and is mentioned in the Old Testament as a close ally of King David.
Popularity of the Name Itai
The popularity for the name Itai peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,350 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Itai had the most male births in 2008 with 26, which ranked number 3,921 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Itai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 25 births, an increase of 38.89%. Among males, Itai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 25 births, an increase of 38.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Itai
- 20 Year Trend of Itai: 66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Itai: 38.89%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Itai: 38.89%
Popularity of Itai by State
For males, Itai was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Itai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Itai
- Total Births of Itai: 26 (3.34%)
- Male Births of Itai: 26 (3.34%)
Given the upward trend of Itai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.34% increase in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Itai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.34%.