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Itachi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-TAH-chee /iˈtɑ.tʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese itachi, 'weasel'; popularized as a name by the character Itachi Uchiha in the anime/manga Naruto; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Weasel; a Naruto character: Itachi is a Japanese name. Crisp and bold (said 'ee-TAH-chee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese, Literary
MeaningFrom the Japanese itachi, 'weasel'; popularized as a name by the character Itachi Uchiha in the anime/manga Naruto; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12762 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192025

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

Itachi comes from the Japanese itachi, 'weasel'; it was popularized as a name by the character Itachi Uchiha in the anime/manga Naruto (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'ee-TAH-chee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly among anime fans. Rare, a pop-culture name, and crisp.

Did you know? Itachi is 'weasel' in Japanese — popularized as a name by the character Itachi Uchiha in Naruto — a crisp, contemporary choice (routes layered; said 'ee-TAH-chee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Itachi — Japanese; Naruto character; routes layered

Variations

Itatchi

Nicknames

Ita

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If you like Itachi…

Sasuke— his brother in Naruto
Kakashi— a fellow Naruto character-name
Asahi— shares Itachi's Japanese roots
Hiroshi— a fellow Japanese choice
Tadashi— shares the -hi ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itachi mean?

Itachi is Japanese for 'weasel'; popularized by the Naruto character Itachi Uchiha. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Itachi?

It's said ee-TAH-chee /iˈtɑ.tʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Itachi a boy or girl name?

Itachi is a boy's name.

How popular is Itachi?

Itachi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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