Boy name
Itay name meaning
“with me; by my side”
Itay means “with me” or “by my side.” It is a Latin-script rendering of the Hebrew name Ittai, traditionally connected with the expression for being with someone. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes two travellers walking alongside each other.
What does Itay mean?
With me; by my side
In Turkish: benimle; benim yanımda
Itay belongs to the same name family as Ittai and Itai. Its meaning suggests companionship and being alongside someone. The biblical Ittai the Gittite, who supported David, is one historical association; this background does not define the religion or ancestry of anyone bearing the name.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Berkay and Eray. Other names ending in these letters, such as Altay, have a different formation. More boy names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Itay
Itay is a rendering of the Hebrew name Ittai. The name is generally interpreted through the Hebrew expression meaning “with me.”
How to pronounce Itay
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯtaj/ |
Is Itay a boy’s name?
Yes, Itay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Itay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Itay
Famous people named Itay
- Itay Geva · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Itay
What is the meaning of Itay?
Itay means “with me; by my side”. Itay is a rendering of the Hebrew name Ittai. The name is generally interpreted through the Hebrew expression meaning “with me.”
Is Itay a boy’s name?
Yes, Itay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Itay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Itay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Itay?
Itay is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Itay have?
Itay has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Itay?
Itay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Itay?
Notable people named Itay include Itay Geva.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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