Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Vital energy, Emerging
Pronunciation: chee, tʃiː, K IY
Popularity Rank: #13,202
Originated from Chinese philosophy, Qi represents the vital energy that flows through all living beings. It is believed to be essential for health and well-being.
The name Qi is of Chinese origin and means Vital energy, Emerging. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Qi is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and 65 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: chee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): tʃiː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Qi is recorded 3,557 times globally, ranking it as the 13,202th most common name worldwide.
Qi is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 834 occurrences, making it the 1,610th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Qi is found among 1 in every 301 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #1,610 | 1 : 2,387 |
| Singapore | #738 | 1 : 1,089 |
| China | #184 | 1 : 301 |
| United States of America | #5,899 | 1 : 4,489 |
| United Kingdom | #3,959 | 1 : 3,063 |
| France | #6,546 | 1 : 7,409 |
| Italy | #7,279 | 1 : 7,124 |
| Hong Kong | #1,673 | 1 : 2,571 |
| Canada | #3,733 | 1 : 3,331 |
| Netherlands | #6,532 | 1 : 6,541 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Qi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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