Name Profile
Yi
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Yi
Yi appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1980 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 379 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationYi
Syllables1
Nicknames for Yi
Yi is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Yi is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Yi for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Yi had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Yi James
- Yi Alexander
- Yi Reid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yi mean?
Yi means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Yi a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Yi is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Yi pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Yi.