Santi

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Pronounced SAN-tee /ˈsæn.tiː/Low

Meaning: Saint, holy oneLow

In 30 seconds: Santi is the Spanish and Italian short form of Santiago (Saint James) or Santos (saints), meaning holy or saintly. A warm, friendly short name widely used across Latin America and Italy.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningSaint, holy one

U.S. rank (2024)#1304 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births150 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 811

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 is a short form of Santiago (from Sant Iago = Saint James) or Santos (holy saints), from the Latin sanctus meaning holy. As a given name Santi is used across Spain, Latin America, and Italy.

Santi is widely used in Argentina, Spain, Mexico, and Italy as an affectionate short form. In the United States it is common in Latino communities.

Did you know? Santiago — from which Santi derives — is the Spanish city named for Saint James (Sant Iago = Saint James). The Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage route across northern Spain, ends at the Santiago de Compostela cathedral. Santi thus carries the weight of one of the world's great pilgrimage traditions.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Santiago

Variations

SantiagoSantosSantino

Nicknames

San

Famous Bearers

★Santi Cazorla (1984-present)
Spanish footballer and World Cup-winning midfielder who starred for Villarreal, Arsenal and Spain (Santi is short for Santiago)

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Santos— Related saints name of same root

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Frequently Asked

What does Santi mean?

Santi means holy or saint as a short form of Santiago (Saint James) or Santos (saints) from Latin sanctus.

Is Santi a full name?

Santi works as both a standalone given name and a short form of Santiago or Santos.

How do you pronounce Santi?

Santi is pronounced SAN-tee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Santi?

Similar names include Santiago, Santos, and Matteo.