Shi

Q: Is Shi a boy or girl name?

Shi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #8049, and as a girl name it ranks #34463.

Q: How popular is the name Shi?

Shi is ranked #8049 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EE ]

Boy Name #8,049 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shi is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EE.

Parents who love the name Shi often also consider Channon, Arwyn, Biden .

Popularity Over Time

#8,049

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,049
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Shiloh #337 Shimon #935 Shia #1198 Shivansh #1541 Shilo #1670 Shiv #1776 Shine #3337 Shivam #3664

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Shi Dean

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Shi David

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Shi Ace

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Shi Carter

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Shi Dylan

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Shi Asher

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Shi Ethan

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Shi Aiden

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Also a Girl Name

Shi is also used as a girl name, ranked #34463.

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Similar Names

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Akito Boy Japanese Arwyn Boy Welsh Channon Boy Irish mythology Saire Boy Welsh Zillion Boy English Biden Boy Anglo-Saxon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shi

Is Shi a boy or girl name?

Shi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8049. As a girl name, it is ranked #34463. Shi is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shi?

Shi is pronounced sh-EE.

How popular is the name Shi?

Shi is currently ranked #8049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shi a common or rare name?

Shi is an uncommon name, ranked #8049 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shi

Shi is a boy name .

Is Shi a boy or girl name? Shi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,049 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,463. Shi is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shi is currently ranked #8,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Shi include Shiloh, Shimon, Shia, Shivansh, Shilo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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