Itai
Every Itai since 1991 — 545 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Itai
Itai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,602 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 545 American babies have been named Itai. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Itai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Itai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,602 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,768 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,458 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,221 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,208 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,870 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,634 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,261 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,115 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,885 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,744 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,974 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,703 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,237 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,249 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,872 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,336 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,000 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,138 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,883 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Itai in 2025?
Itai ranked #4,602 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Itai?
545 babies have been named Itai in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Itai most popular?
Itai peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Itai a boy or girl name?
Itai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Itai rising or falling?
Itai has been roughly stable over the past decade.