The name Itay is of Hebrew origin and means "with me". It is derived from the Hebrew word "Iti", which means "with". In the Bible, this name appears in several places, including Genesis 26:8-9, where it refers to a servant of Abraham's son Isaac. The name has been used among Jews for centuries, and today can be found among Jewish communities around the world. Itay is also a popular name in Israel, where it is often given to boys born into religious families. Despite its Hebrew origins, the name Itay has gained popularity beyond Jewish communities in recent years, appearing on baby name lists in countries such as Spain, Italy, and even the United States.
The given statistics show the annual number of babies named Itay born in the United States from 1999 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a total of 174 births with this name.
Looking at the data year by year, we can see some fluctuations:
* The earliest years recorded (1999 and 2001) had 5 and 6 births respectively.
* There was a peak in 2009 with 12 births.
* The numbers remained relatively stable between 2010 and 2014, ranging from 6 to 10 births per year.
* In recent years (2018 to 2023), there has been another increase, with a peak of 15 births in 2018.
This data suggests that the name Itay has gained some popularity over time in the United States. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to many other names, as indicated by the total number of births and the fluctuations from year to year.