Yi
yee
US Popularity:9234
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Joy, harmony; Justice, Benefit; Resolute; Plum; Amiable
Yi is a girl’s name of Chinese origin. In Mandarin, this name has multiple meanings with multiple spellings. Most commonly, the word yí means “joy” or “harmony,” while the word yì ties neatly with the translation of “justice.” This Mandarin name can also mean “benefit,” “resolute,” “plum,” “amiable,” and more! Although a popular last name throughout Korea and mainland China, Yi is a sure up-and-comer for cute little baby. If parents could will baby’s future by virtue of their name’s etymology, then Yi would be the unanimous choice.
Yi Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Yi is currently #3418 on The Bump
Boy:Yi is currently #2310 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Yi is currently #1882 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Yi is currently #9234 in U.S. births
Boy:Yi is currently #13432 in U.S. births
Girl:Yi is currently #18711 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#18711
in 2022
+ 3094
from 2020
Sources
Behind the Name, Yi, April 2021
Ancestry, Yi Family History
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