Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese, African
Meaning: Man with purpose, God
Pronunciation: chee, tʃiː, K AY
Popularity Rank: #4,307
This name means 'God' in Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria. It is often used as a short form of names such as Chiamaka or Chimamanda.
The name Chi is of Chinese, African origin and means Man with purpose, God. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chi is commonly found in Hong Kong, Algeria, Nigeria, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: chee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): tʃiː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Chi is recorded 13,916 times globally, ranking it as the 4,307th most common name worldwide.
Chi is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 2,447 occurrences, making it the 157th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Chi is found among 1 in every 173 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #157 | 1 : 173 |
| Algeria | #694 | 1 : 651 |
| Nigeria | #707 | 1 : 587 |
| United States of America | #2,341 | 1 : 1,352 |
| Malaysia | #1,921 | 1 : 2,864 |
| Cameroon | #461 | 1 : 637 |
| Tunisia | #1,176 | 1 : 945 |
| Morocco | #2,371 | 1 : 2,049 |
| Macao | #86 | 1 : 288 |
| Taiwan | #161 | 1 : 651 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 07:39 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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