Nitai: meaning of the Hebrew name
ניתאי
Pronounced nee-TIE
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #52 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Nitai
Nitai is the name of Nittai of Arbela, one of the sages of the Mishnah quoted in Pirkei Avot. Some connect the name to the root n-t-a, planting and growth.
Nitai in Hebrew
Nitai is written ניתאי in Hebrew. Other spellings: נתאי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- תTav
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 471 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningplanting
- Pronunciationnee-TIE
- Hebrewניתאי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsנתאי
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nitai ranked #52 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (329 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #39, in 2018 and 2019.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 | 329 |
| 2023 | 49 | 360 |
| 2022 | 44 | 421 |
| 2021 | 42 | 466 |
| 2020 | 40 | 470 |
| 2019 | 39 | 501 |
| 2018 | 39 | 480 |
| 2017 | 44 | 441 |
| 2016 | 42 | 467 |
| 2015 | 45 | 433 |
| 2014 | 48 | 419 |
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 Nitai
What does the name Nitai mean?
Nitai is the name of Nittai of Arbela, one of the sages of the Mishnah quoted in Pirkei Avot. Some connect the name to the root n-t-a, planting and growth.
How do you pronounce Nitai?
Nitai is pronounced nee-TIE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nitai in Hebrew?
Nitai is written ניתאי in Hebrew. Other spellings: נתאי.
How popular is the name Nitai in Israel?
In 2024, Nitai ranked #52 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (329 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #39, in 2018 and 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nitai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניתאי adds up to 471 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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