Itai

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-TY /iˈtaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Itai/Ittai, 'with me; God is with me' — one of King David's loyal warriorsMedium

In 30 seconds: God is with me: Itai is Hebrew for 'with me' — a loyal warrior of King David. Soft, devout, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Itai/Ittai, 'with me; God is with me' — one of King David's loyal warriors

U.S. rank (2025)#4602 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 545

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

Itai comes from Hebrew Itai/Ittai, 'with me; God is with me' (one of David's faithful warriors, who refused to abandon him). A soft, devout, popular modern name in Israel (said 'ee-TY').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, God-is-with-me at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Itai (Ittai) means 'with me; God is with me' in Hebrew — one of King David's most loyal warriors; a soft, popular modern Israeli name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Itai — etymology

Variations

IttaiItay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Itai mean?

Itai is Hebrew for 'with me; God is with me'.

How do you pronounce Itai?

It's said ee-TY /iˈtaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Itai a boy or girl name?

Itai is a boy's name.

How popular is Itai?

Itai is a rare name in the U.S.