Chi Name Origin
/chee/-
Vietnamese (Kinh) 45%
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Chinese (Han) 40%
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Korean (Korean) 15%
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Name Details
- First Name: Chi
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Other
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Name Origin
The name 'Chi' is a common given name or surname in East Asian cultures, especially Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean. In Vietnamese, 'Chi' is often a feminine given name meaning 'branch' or 'twig.' In Chinese, 'Chi' can be a surname or part of a given name, with various characters and meanings. In Korean, 'Chi' is less common but can appear in names.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Chi each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).