Zi
Pronunciation: [ z-EE ]
Zi is a girl baby name. Ranked #50,880 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 62 babies have been named Zi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,880 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,880
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Zi is also used as a boy name, ranked #23056.
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About the Name Zi
Zi is a girl name .
Is Zi a boy or girl name? Zi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #50,880 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,056. Zi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zi is currently ranked #50,880 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Zi include Zia, Zinnia, Ziva, Ziya, Zion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis