The baby name Eitana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /eɪˈtɑːnə/ (ay-TAH-nah).
Eitana is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Eitana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /eɪˈtɑːnə/ (ay-TAH-nah).
Eitana is Hebrew in Origin.
Eitana is the modern Hebrew feminine form of Eitan/Ethan, from the Biblical Hebrew adjective eitan (איתן), meaning firm, strong, steadfast, or enduring - also used for a “perennial” stream in scripture. The name connects to the wise figure Ethan the Ezrahite named in Psalm 89, and its feminine adaptation reflects a contemporary Israeli habit of recasting traditional biblical names for girls.
Variants include Eytana and Etana for the feminine; related masculine forms are Eitan, Eytan, Etan, and the widespread English Ethan. Outside Israel the name remains uncommon but increasingly recognizable thanks to Ethan’s global rise; within Hebrew-speaking communities it has seen steady late‑20th‑ and 21st‑century uptake. Pronunciation is typically ay-TAH-nah. Not to be confused with Spanish Aitana (a toponym) or the ancient Mesopotamian hero Etana, Eitana retains a distinctly Hebrew identity centered on strength and resilience.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #279 | 4 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #608 | 10 | 11,648 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #904 | 11 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Eitana is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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