Etai

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-TYE /ɛˈtaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ittai (Etai), 'with me; near', the name of a loyal Gittite warrior who stood by King David. A short, warm biblical name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm biblical Hebrew name: Etai means 'with me' (said 'eh-TYE'). Short and loyal at heart.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ittai (Etai), 'with me; near', the name of a loyal Gittite warrior who stood by King David. A short, warm biblical name.

U.S. rank (2021)#10040 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Etai comes from the Hebrew Ittai, 'with me; near', borne by a loyal Gittite captain in the story of King David. It reads short, warm, and steadfast — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-TYE').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Etai comes from the Hebrew Ittai, 'with me' — the name of a devoted warrior who refused to leave King David's side, making it a name with loyalty at its root (said 'eh-TYE').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Etai — Hebrew Ittai 'with me'; biblical

Variations

IttaiItaiEthai

Nicknames

EtiTai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Etai mean?

Etai is a form of the Hebrew Ittai, 'with me; near' — a loyal warrior of King David.

How do you pronounce Etai?

It's said eh-TYE /ɛˈtaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Etai a boy or girl name?

Etai is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Etai?

Etai is a rare name in the U.S.