Yi
Pronunciation: [ y-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 289 babies have been named Yi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,999 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,999
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Yi is also used as a girl name, ranked #16137.
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About the Name Yi
Yi is a boy name .
Is Yi a boy or girl name? Yi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,999 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,137. Yi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yi is currently ranked #6,999 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yi include Yisroel, Yitzchok, Yisrael, Yitzchak, Yiannis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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