Santi

Santi - A very unique male name

Santi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2016 on position #3718. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Santi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Santi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Santi. The baby boy name Santi was given to 144 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1106 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,183 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Santi peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1106.

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Santi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Santi is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #503 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,335.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Santi is where you live.

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Santi origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian short form

Short form of Santiago (Spanish for Saint James) and a diminutive used for boys named Santo and Santiago

Santi is the everyday short form of Santiago in Spain and has only recently been registered on its own in the US, from 2016. Its rise since 2020 has been steep, reaching its peak so far in 2025.

Attested etymology

Santi is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Santi, pop culture references for the name Santi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Santi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Santi, sorted by popularity.

Sandy / Saint / Santo / Smith / Sigmund / Shant / Sanad / Samantha / Samad / Summit /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Santi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Santi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Santi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SAHN-tee · /ˈsɑnti/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Santiago — The full name Santi shortens, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Santi Cazorla — Spanish football midfielder for Arsenal and Villarreal; born Santiago Cazorla and universally known as Santi (b. 1984) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Santi brings the warmth of Santiago in a friendly two syllables that work on their own.

Worth knowing

• Will often be read as a nickname and asked for the 'full' name