unisex name
Qi
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 106
Scotland
#647
2005 births
Qi is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 25% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Qi over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 30 |
How popular is Qi?
In 2019, Qi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Qi is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Qi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Qi also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Qi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Qi
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Qi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Qi
How popular is the name Qi?
In 2019, Qi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Qi a girl's or a boy's name?
Qi is used for both girls and boys. About 25% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Qi?
Qi has 1 syllable.
When was Qi most popular?
Qi peaked in 2012, when 9 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.