Italy
Pronunciation: [ IHT-uhl-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Italy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Italy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Italy is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #32,036 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,036
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Italy
Italy is a boy name .
Is Italy a boy or girl name? Italy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,036 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,728. Italy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Italy is currently ranked #32,036 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Italy include Ita, Ity, Itie, and Itakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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