Zhian
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zhian first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 5 babies have been named Zhian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zhian is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,643 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,643
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Danish origin
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English origin
"cap maker or seller"
#43,580 in US
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About the Name Zhian
Zhian is a boy name .
Zhian is currently ranked #43,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zhian include Zhi, Zhy, Zhie, and Zhikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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