Ithan
Meaningstrong, enduring · Hebrew
Ithan is a Mexican boy name meaning “strong, enduring”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationIthan is having its moment right now. Most Ithans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ithan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 41,667 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIthan first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ithan
Ithan is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “strong, enduring”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Ithan
What does the name Ithan mean?
Ithan means “strong, enduring” and comes from Hebrew. Names built around “strong” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Griffin (“strong lord”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”), Brian (“possibly noble, strong”) and Valentino (“strong, healthy”).
What is the origin of the name Ithan?
Ithan is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Ithan a boy or girl name?
Ithan is a boy name. In 2025, 41 US boys were named Ithan.
How popular is the name Ithan?
Ithan ranked #2,991 for US boys in 2025, given to 41 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,511 places.
What names are similar to Ithan?
If you like Ithan, you might also like Griffin, Bryan, Brian and Valentino.
What should I know before naming my baby Ithan?
Ithan is a Mexican boy name meaning “strong, enduring”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.