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Christi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/High

Meaning: A spelling of Christy/Christie, a short form of Christine/Christina, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed; Christ' - 'follower of Christ' by route. A bright, friendly name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Christi shortens Christine, tied to 'Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee'). Cheerful and familiar.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningA spelling of Christy/Christie, a short form of Christine/Christina, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed; Christ' - 'follower of Christ' by route. A bright, friendly name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12393 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,910

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419402024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christi is a spelling of Christy, a short form of Christine/Christina, from Greek 'anointed; Christ' - 'follower of Christ' by route. It reads cheerful and familiar - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KRIS-tee').

It appears rarely, next to Christy and Christie. Rare, bright, and friendly.

Did you know? Christi spells Christy/Christie, a short form of Christine/Christina, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed; Christ' - a bright, friendly name (said 'KRIS-tee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Christi — Christy variant; short for Christine; Greek 'Christ'

Variations

ChristyChristieKristi

Nicknames

ChrisCee

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If you like Christi…

Christy— the standard spelling
Christie— a like Christy spelling
Christina— the name it shortens
Callah— a similarly popular pick
Cely— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christi mean?

Christi is a short form of Christine/Christina, from Greek 'anointed; Christ' - 'follower of Christ' by route.

How do you pronounce Christi?

It's said KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christi a boy or girl name?

Christi is a girl's name.

How popular is Christi?

Christi is a rare name in the U.S.

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