Shi
Pronunciation: [ sh-EE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 332 babies have been named Shi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shi is past its peak , currently ranked #34,463 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,463
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"prosperous, thriving"
#34,592 in US
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"belonging to Demeter, goddess of harvest"
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#34,491 in US
Modern American origin
"creative blend of demi + -ica suffix"
#34,343 in US
Japanese origin
"Love; kindness; benevolence"
#34,645 in US
Arabic/American origin
"life, she who lives (via -isha suffix)"
#34,453 in US
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About the Name Shi
Shi is a girl name .
Is Shi a boy or girl name? Shi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,463 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,049. Shi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shi is currently ranked #34,463 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shi include Shiloh, Shirley, Shira, Shia, Shifra . 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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