Zi
Pronunciation: [ z-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 65 babies have been named Zi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,056 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,056
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Zi is also used as a girl name, ranked #50880.
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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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Sources
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