Itai: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִיתַי
Pronounced ee-TIE
Meaning of Itai
Itai comes from iti, "with me", a name of friendship and loyalty. In the Bible, Itai the Benjamite was counted among King David's mighty warriors.
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite;
אִיתַי בֶּן־רִיבַי מִגִּבְעַת בְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן בְּנָיָה הַפִּרְעָתֹנִי׃
Itai in Hebrew
Itai is written איתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִיתַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- תTav
- יYod
Gematria value: 421 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningwith me
- Pronunciationee-TIE
- Hebrewאיתי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Itai ranked #22 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (743 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 743 |
| 2023 | 23 | 736 |
| 2022 | 23 | 735 |
| 2021 | 21 | 768 |
| 2020 | 16 | 806 |
| 2019 | 14 | 962 |
| 2018 | 16 | 957 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1,114 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1,086 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1,221 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1,319 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Itai
What does the name Itai mean?
Itai comes from iti, "with me", a name of friendship and loyalty. In the Bible, Itai the Benjamite was counted among King David's mighty warriors.
How do you pronounce Itai?
Itai is pronounced ee-TIE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Itai in Hebrew?
Itai is written איתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִיתַי).
Is Itai a biblical name?
Yes. Itai appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:31.
How popular is the name Itai in Israel?
In 2024, Itai ranked #22 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (743 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Itai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איתי adds up to 421 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10).
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