Zhi
Boy nameZhi has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2001.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
193
Peak year
2001 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1988
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
9% girls / 91% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zhi — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zhi.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zhi?
Zhi has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zhi peak?
Zhi peaked in 2001, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Zhi a girl or boy name?
Zhi is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Zhi are boys).
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