The baby name Ittay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /iˈtaɪ/ (ee-TAI), sometimes /iˈteɪ/ (ee-TAY).
Ittay is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ittay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /iˈtaɪ/ (ee-TAI), sometimes /iˈteɪ/ (ee-TAY).
Ittay is Hebrew in Origin.
Ittay is a Hebrew given name rooted in the biblical אִתַּי, linked to the element itti, “with me,” yielding senses like companion, with me, or loyal ally. In the Hebrew Bible it is borne by Ittai the Gittite, a commander from Gath who stood by King David during Absalom’s revolt, and by a Benjaminite warrior among David’s mighty men, giving the name associations of steadfastness and courage.
In modern Israeli usage the name has been revived and is very popular, commonly spelled Itay or Itai; Ittai reflects the doubled t of the biblical form, while Ittay is a contemporary variant. Pronounced ee-TIE, it is primarily masculine but occasionally unisex. Some families also interpret Itay as an acrostic for “Land of Israel, Torah of Israel,” a modern patriotic folk etymology rather than the historical root.
Ittay is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 40 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #536 | 13 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #589 | 19 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Ittay is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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