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Zi

Pronunciation: [ z-EE ]

Boy Name #23,056 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zi is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EE.

Parents who love the name Zi often also consider Florenzo, Izsak, Jamarae .

Popularity Over Time

#23,056
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#23,056
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zi

Is Zi a boy or girl name?
Zi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23056. As a girl name, it is ranked #50880. Zi is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zi?
Zi is pronounced z-EE.
How popular is the name Zi?
Zi is currently ranked #23056 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Zi a common or rare name?
Zi is an uncommon name, ranked #23056 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zi

Zi is a boy name .

Is Zi a boy or girl name? Zi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,056 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #50,880. Zi is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zi is currently ranked #23,056 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Zi include Zion, Ziggy, Ziaire, Zian, Zidane . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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