Yitzhak
Pronunciation: [ y-IHTS-ahk ]
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Yitzhak first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 242 babies have been named Yitzhak in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yitzhak is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,343 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,343
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yitzhak
Yitzhak is a boy name .
Yitzhak is currently ranked #40,343 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yitzhak include Yit, Yitz, Yitzy, Yitzie, Hak, Haky, Hakie, Yiy, Yiie, and Yitkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yitzhak include Yitzchok, Yitzchak . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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