Yi
Pronunciation: [ y-EE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 172 babies have been named Yi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yi is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,137 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,137
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Yi is also used as a boy name, ranked #6999.
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American creative origin
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Celtic/Old English origin
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About the Name Yi
Yi is a girl name .
Is Yi a boy or girl name? Yi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,137 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,999. Yi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yi is currently ranked #16,137 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yi include Yitty, Yides . 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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