Rising since 2001, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Amitai since 1997
Babies named Amitai per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amitai's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Amitai is a Hebrew name with roots in the Bible as the name of the prophet Jonah's father, spelled Amittai. It was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1997, and has seen a steady increase in use since 2001. Its peak year so far was 2023, when it ranked 7,679th. The name remains uncommon, with an estimated 1 in 170,808 boys receiving it that year. While it has not yet appeared in any state's top 1000 names, its appeal lies in its strong biblical heritage and distinctive sound. For families seeking a name that is both traditional and rare, Amitai offers a meaningful option with a clear cultural and religious identity.
Amitai is a Hebrew name composed of 'ami' meaning 'my people' and 'tai' meaning 'my truth' or is derived from the biblical name Amittai, which appears in the Book of Jonah as the father of the prophet Jonah. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, though it has remained relatively rare outside of Israel. In modern times, it has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries as a distinctive biblical name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Tai, Itai
Sibling names for Amitai
Names that share Amitai's style, for a brother or sister.
