Ji
Pronunciation: [ j-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ji first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 163 babies have been named Ji in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ji is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,171 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,171
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ji is also used as a girl name, ranked #16848.
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About the Name Ji
Ji is a boy name .
Is Ji a boy or girl name? Ji is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,171 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,848. Ji is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ji is currently ranked #40,171 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ji include Jimmy, Jiraiya, Jireh, Jiovanni, Jibreel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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