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Xi

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHEE /ˈʃiː/Medium

Meaning: Xi is a romanization of several Chinese given-name elements, depending on the character — commonly linked to 'hope,' 'joy,' or 'dawn.' Because the character is not shown, the exact meaning is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Xi is a Chinese-rooted name often tied to 'hope' or 'joy' (said 'SHEE'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowChinese
MeaningXi is a romanization of several Chinese given-name elements, depending on the character — commonly linked to 'hope,' 'joy,' or 'dawn.' Because the character is not shown, the exact meaning is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#9668 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920172025

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

Xi is a romanization of several Chinese given-name elements, commonly linked to 'hope,' 'joy,' or 'dawn' depending on the underlying character. Since the character is not given here, the precise meaning is uncertain, which we note (said 'SHEE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Chinese families. Rare, crisp, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Xi romanizes several Chinese name elements — often 'hope,' 'joy,' or 'dawn' — but without the character the exact sense is uncertain, which we note (said 'SHEE').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Xi — Chinese romanization; meaning depends on character

Variations

XiShiHsi

Nicknames

Xi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xi mean?

Xi romanizes several Chinese name elements, often 'hope' or 'joy'; without the character the exact meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Xi?

It's said SHEE /ˈʃiː/ — one syllable.

Is Xi a boy or girl name?

Xi is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Xi?

Xi is a rare name in the U.S.

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