Xanti

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAN-tee /ˈʃan.ti/Medium

Meaning: Xanti is a Basque short form of Santiago (Saint James), ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov ('supplanter'). A warm Basque heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Basque name: Xanti is their form of Santiago — Saint James (said 'SHAN-tee'). Friendly and heritage-rich.

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Origin MediumBasque

MeaningXanti is a Basque short form of Santiago (Saint James), ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov ('supplanter'). A warm Basque heritage name.

U.S. rank (2025)#7653 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 47

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

Xanti is a Basque form and short form of Santiago (Saint James), rooted ultimately in Hebrew Yaakov. It reads as a warm, friendly Basque heritage name (said 'SHAN-tee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Basque and Spanish families. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Xanti is the Basque short form of Santiago (Saint James) — a warm, familiar heritage name in the Basque Country (said 'SHAN-tee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Xanti — Basque form of Santiago (Saint James)

Variations

SantiSantiagoXanty

Nicknames

Xan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xanti mean?

Xanti is a Basque form of Santiago (Saint James).

How do you pronounce Xanti?

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

Is Xanti a boy or girl name?

Xanti is a boy's name.

How popular is Xanti?

Xanti is a rare name in the U.S.