MallowbyNames

Xinyi

SHEEN-yee · Joy, delight, or a combination of meanings from the Chinese characters chosen for the name.

Peak popularity
2018
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Xinyi since 2005

Babies named Xinyi per year in U.S. Social Security records.

491320102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s25
2010s98
2020s9

Meaning & origin

Xinyi is a modern Chinese name that entered U.S. records in 2005. The name has experienced a stable trajectory, with its peak year in 2018, reflecting growing interest among Chinese American parents. While no single top state stands out, Xinyi has spread across diverse regions. As a name of Chinese origin, its meaning is tied to the specific characters chosen, often combining concepts of joy and harmony.

Xinyi is a Chinese name composed of two characters, often xin (欣) meaning 'joy, delight' and yi (怡) meaning 'happy, joyful' or yi (宜) meaning 'proper, fitting'. The specific meaning depends on the characters selected by the parents. As a feminine name, it has gained popularity in China and among Chinese diaspora communities since the early 2000s.

Sibling names for Xinyi

Names that share Xinyi's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does Xinyi mean?
Xinyi is a Chinese name that typically combines characters meaning 'joy' and 'happiness', though the exact meaning depends on the characters chosen.
How popular is Xinyi currently?
Xinyi has been steadily growing in use in the United States since 2005, with its peak rank in 2018. It remains a relatively uncommon name.
Is Xinyi a boy or girl name?
Xinyi is used almost exclusively for girls.