Ishi
Pronunciation: [ IHSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ishi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 7 babies have been named Ishi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ishi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,678 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,678
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Ishi is also used as a girl name, ranked #16468.
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About the Name Ishi
Ishi is a boy name .
Is Ishi a boy or girl name? Ishi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,678 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,468. Ishi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ishi is currently ranked #15,678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ishi include Ishaan, Ishmael, Ishan, Ishaq . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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