Chi
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Chi
Chi is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Chinese, Chi (气/氣) represents life force or energy that flows through all things. In Vietnamese, it can mean 'branch' or serve as a term for 'sister.' The name also appears in Greek mythology, as Chi (Chi or Khi) is the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. As a given name, Chi is valued for its simplicity, spiritual connotations, and cross-cultural appeal. Despite its brevity, the name carries significant philosophical depth, particularly in Eastern traditions where it represents the fundamental energy of the universe. Chi's simplicity makes it distinctive yet accessible across cultural boundaries.
Chi for boys#8379 US
Christian Igbo people use Chi as the name for their god.
Pronounced CHEE.
As of October 2026, Chi ranked #6596 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2516 in 1973.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,988 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,382 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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daughter of singer,songwriter Janno Gibbs and actress Bing Loyzaga
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- Chicago "Chi" West (b. 2018)Girl
daughter of rapper Kanye West and TV personality Kim Kardashian
- Phoenix Chi GulzarGirl
daughter of singer/TV personality Mel B
- Kenneth "Chi" McBrideGirl
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Chi in pop culture
- ChiGirl
character in the manga/anime "Chobits"