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Vitali

♂ Boy

Pronounced vee-TAH-lee /viˈtɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: Vitali is a Russian and Italian form of the Latin Vitalis ('of life; vital'), from vita ('life'). A life-affirming heritage name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A lively three-beat name: Vitali means 'vital; of life' (said 'vee-TAH-lee'). A warm, life-affirming pick.

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Origin MediumRussian, Latin

MeaningVitali is a Russian and Italian form of the Latin Vitalis ('of life; vital'), from vita ('life'). A life-affirming heritage name, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12213 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 123

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, Vitali is a Russian and Italian form of the Latin Vitalis ('of life; vital'), rooted in vita ('life'). Long used across Eastern and Southern Europe, it carries an upbeat, vital warmth, which we note (said 'vee-TAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, lively, and European.

Did you know? Vitali is a Russian and Italian form of the Latin Vitalis ('of life; vital'), from vita ('life'). A bright, life-affirming heritage name, which we note (said 'vee-TAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Vitali — Russian/Italian form of Latin Vitalis; 'of life'

Variations

VitalyVitalisVitaliy

Nicknames

VitoVit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vitali mean?

Vitali is a Russian and Italian form of the Latin Vitalis ('of life; vital'), from vita ('life'). Which we note.

How do you pronounce Vitali?

It's said vee-TAH-lee /viˈtɑ.li/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vitali a boy or girl name?

Here Vitali is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vitali?

Vitali is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Eastern Europe.