Xi
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #11,122 in 2024
0 babies were named Xi in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Xi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryXi first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #11,122.
About the name Xi
Xi is a girl name of Chinese origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with X and ending in “-xi”. US birth records list Xi for girls from 2014 to 2024, in 8 of those 11 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #11,122 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 406,504 girls |
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Girl name: China · from China
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Unisex name: Naia
Questions about the name Xi
What is the origin of the name Xi?
Xi has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Moxie.
Is Xi a boy or girl name?
Xi is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Xi?
Xi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #11,122 in 2024.