Whitaker

Pronunciation: [ w-IHT-uhk-er ]

Girl Name #25,902 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Whitaker is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHT-uhk-er.

Parents who love the name Whitaker often also consider Wheeler, Whit, Whitney .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #25,902
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Whitley #682 Whitney #1050 Whitlee #3025

Nicknames

Whi Why Whiie Whitie

Also a Boy Name

Whitaker is also used as a boy name, ranked #2233.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitaker

Is Whitaker a boy or girl name?

Whitaker is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #25902. As a boy name, it is ranked #2233. Whitaker is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Whitaker?

Whitaker is pronounced w-IHT-uhk-er.

How popular is the name Whitaker?

Whitaker is currently ranked #25902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Whitaker?

Common nicknames for Whitaker include Whi, Why, Whiie, and Whitie.

Is Whitaker a common or rare name?

Whitaker is an uncommon name, ranked #25902 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Whitaker

Whitaker is a girl name .

Is Whitaker a boy or girl name? Whitaker is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #25,902 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,233. Whitaker is more commonly used as a boy name.

Whitaker is currently ranked #25,902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Whitaker include Whi, Why, Whiie, and Whitie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Whitaker include Whitley, Whitney, Whitlee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.