Declining since 2017, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Itay since 1999
Babies named Itay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Itay is a modern Hebrew name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1999. Its popularity peaked in 2018, but since 2017 its usage has been declining. In 2023, it ranked 8,243 nationally, given to approximately 1 in every 189,786 boys. While its exact meaning is debated, it is widely recognized as a contemporary Israeli choice. The name remains relatively uncommon in the United States, appealing to families with Hebrew heritage or a preference for short, distinctive names.
Itay is a modern Hebrew name, possibly a variant of the biblical name Ittai, which appears in the Book of Samuel as a loyal friend of King David. The exact meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Hebrew phrase 'itti' (with me). The name has been used in Israel since the late 20th century.
“Itay” around the world
Where Itay lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Itay
Names that share Itay's style, for a brother or sister.
