Zhi
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zhi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 176 babies have been named Zhi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zhi is past its peak , currently ranked #21,899 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,899
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Middle Name Ideas
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Sibling Match
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Also a Girl Name
Zhi is also used as a girl name, ranked #19787.
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About the Name Zhi
Zhi is a boy name .
Is Zhi a boy or girl name? Zhi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,899 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,787. Zhi is more commonly used as a girl name.
Zhi is currently ranked #21,899 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis