Ithaca
Pronunciation: [ IHTH-uhk-uh ]
Ithaca is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,573 in the US, popular nicknames include Ith, Ity, and Ithie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Ithaca first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Ithaca in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ithaca is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,573 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,573
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ithaca
Ithaca is a girl name .
Ithaca is currently ranked #41,573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ithaca include Ith, Ity, Ithie, and Ithaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis