unisex name
Zi
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 2
- Births on record 1,140
Zi is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 46% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 it was given to 5 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 2010, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
Zi Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 184 |
| 2010s | 299 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Zi?
In 2022, Zi was given to 6 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 Zi 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 Zi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Zi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zi
How popular is the name Zi?
In 2022, Zi was given to 6 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 Zi a girl's or a boy's name?
Zi is used for both girls and boys. About 46% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Zi most popular?
Zi peaked in 2010, when 63 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.