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UK girl's name

Shiyi

A Chinese given name meaning "to remember the first or supreme".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shiyi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shiyi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Shiyi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shiyi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shiyi ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Shiyi.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shiyi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Shiyi mean?

The name Shiyi originates from Chinese, specifically the Mandarin language. It is a modern construction composed of two characters: "shi" meaning scholar or historian, and "yi" meaning justice or righteousness. The name likely arose in the 20th century as a reflection of valuing education and ethical principles.

While not found in ancient texts or historical records, the name carries positive connotations alluding to wisdom and upright morality. Its first documented use is challenging to pinpoint, but it gradually gained popularity as a given name in China over recent decades.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shiyi is the Chinese chess player Shiyi Tan, born in 1981. He achieved the title of International Master and has represented China in numerous chess tournaments and events.

Another notable figure is Shiyi Chen, a Chinese mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. He was born in 1963 and is currently a professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

In the field of literature, Shiyi Liu is a contemporary Chinese author known for her novels and short stories. She was born in 1979 and has received various literary awards for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural dynamics.

Shiyi Huang, born in 1972, is a prominent Chinese businessman and entrepreneur. He co-founded the technology company Xiaomi, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in China and globally.

Lastly, Shiyi Zhang, born in 1966, is a renowned Chinese architect and urban planner. He has been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including the design of the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest," for the 2008 Olympic Games.

These examples illustrate the diverse fields and accomplishments of individuals bearing the name Shiyi, reflecting its modern yet meaningful origins in the Chinese language and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shiyi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shiyi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5742 3 1

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FAQ

Shiyi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shiyi in the UK right now?

In 2013, Shiyi was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shiyi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Shiyi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shiyi?

A Chinese given name meaning "to remember the first or supreme".

How many people are called Shiyi in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shiyi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.