Santi

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Pronounced SAHN-tee /ˈsɑːn.ti/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Santiago/Santino (Spanish), and separately close to the Sanskrit shanti, 'peace.' It usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly; both routes noted.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Santi shortens Santiago or echoes shanti, 'peace' (said 'SAHN-tee'). It usually reads male — we flag the lean.

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Origin LowSpanish, Sanskrit

MeaningA short form of Santiago/Santino (Spanish), and separately close to the Sanskrit shanti, 'peace.' It usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly; both routes noted.

U.S. rank (2024)#17209 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Santi works as a short form of Santiago/Santino and echoes the Sanskrit shanti, 'peace.' It usually reads male, which we flag honestly, and both routes are noted — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'SAHN-tee').

For girls it appears rarely, against heavier male use. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Santi is a short form of Santiago/Santino, and also close to the Sanskrit shanti ('peace'); it usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly (said 'SAHN-tee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Santi — short for Santiago/Santino; shanti 'peace' echo; usually male

Variations

SantinaShantiSantiana

Nicknames

SanTino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Santi mean?

Santi is a short form of Santiago/Santino, and echoes the Sanskrit shanti ('peace'); both routes noted.

How do you pronounce Santi?

It's said SAHN-tee /ˈsɑːn.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Santi a boy or girl name?

Santi is used here for a girl, but it usually reads as a boy's name — we flag the lean.

How popular is Santi?

Santi is rare for girls in the U.S.