Itai vs Kush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Itai

Boy #4,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,710
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,566
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Itai Rank #4,710
Kush Rank #4,566

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 vs #4710 for Itai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itai ___

  • Itai Ariel
  • Itai Levi
  • Itai Noah
  • Itai Oren
  • Itai Eyal
  • Itai Ben

Kush ___

  • Kush Raj
  • Kush Aryan
  • Kush Dev
  • Kush Veer
  • Kush Aiden
  • Kush Jay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Itai

Noa Rotem Adi Yoav Shira

If you choose Kush

Lav Ram Sita Arjun Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itai or Kush more popular?

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 compared to Itai at #4710 in the United States.

What do Itai and Kush mean?

Itai means "God is with me" (Hebrew origin). Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itai and Kush boy or girl names?

Itai is primarily a boy name. Kush is primarily a boy name.

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