unisex name
Zhi
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 3
- Births on record 645
Zhi is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 27% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
Zhi Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Zhi?
In 2023, Zhi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Zhi Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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 Zhi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zhi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zhi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Zhi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zhi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zhi
How popular is the name Zhi?
In 2023, Zhi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Zhi a girl's or a boy's name?
Zhi is used for both girls and boys. About 27% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Zhi most popular?
Zhi peaked in 2007, when 37 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.