Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Etai since 1990
Babies named Etai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Etai is a rare Hebrew name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. Its usage has remained extremely low, with only about 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name in 2025, when it ranked 10,695. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, but even then it was uncommon. Etai's trajectory has been stable, never breaking into widespread use. As a Hebrew name with possible biblical ties, it may appeal to families seeking a distinctive but culturally rooted choice. The name is almost exclusively given to boys, and it has no recorded popularity in any specific U.S. state.
Etai is a Hebrew name that appears rarely in modern usage. It may be a variant of the biblical name Ittai, which means 'with me' or 'my sign' in Hebrew. The name has seen modest use in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Etai
Names that share Etai's style, for a brother or sister.
