Ii
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 2 letters and one syllable, Ii is short enough to fit easily on forms, monograms, and classroom labels — no abbreviation needed. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1993, with 5 total recorded births.
Ii is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Ii is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ii is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, a Japanese surname used occasionally as a given name, possibly meaning 'good' from Japanese ii (いい). It is an extremely minimalist name.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ii's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ii softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ii's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ii has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ii
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Ii is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ii are most likely born between 1993 and 1993.
How rare is Ii?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ii is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1993–1993)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | #9278 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–1993