Xi
Pronunciation: [ sh-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Xi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 44 babies have been named Xi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xi is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,166 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,166
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Xi is also used as a girl name, ranked #14216.
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About the Name Xi
Xi is a boy name .
Is Xi a boy or girl name? Xi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,166 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,216. Xi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Xi is currently ranked #14,166 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Xi include Xion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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