Will my child share the name Zhi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Zhi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zhi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zhi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zhi is declining: down 243 places since 2018, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #1,048 in 2008.

Is Zhi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zhi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zhi a popular baby name in the United States?

Zhi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zhi is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Zhi in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Zhi

Zhi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1545 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Zhi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zhi in their class.