UK girl's name
Siqi
A Chinese name meaning remembrance of extreme good fortune.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siqi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siqi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Siqi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Siqi. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siqi ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Siqi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siqi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Siqi mean?
The name Siqi is believed to have originated from the Chinese language, with its roots dating back to ancient times. One of the earliest known references to this name can be found in the Chinese classic text "The Book of Songs," which is a collection of ancient Chinese poetry and folk songs dating back to around the 11th to 7th centuries BC.
In Chinese, the character "Si" can have various meanings, including "thread," "silk," or "fine." The character "Qi," on the other hand, can signify "rare," "precious," or "valuable." When combined, the name Siqi may have conveyed a sense of preciousness or rarity, perhaps referring to the delicate nature of silk or fine threads.
Throughout Chinese history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Siqi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Siqi, a renowned philosopher and Confucian scholar who lived during the Jin Dynasty (265-420 AD). He was highly regarded for his contributions to the interpretation and understanding of Confucian teachings.
Another prominent figure was Siqi, a skilled painter and calligrapher who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her exquisite works were celebrated for their elegance and attention to detail, reflecting the delicate nature of her name.
During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), there was a renowned poet named Siqi who was known for her lyrical verses and her ability to capture the essence of nature in her writings.
In more recent times, Siqi was the name of a famous Chinese opera singer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was celebrated for her powerful voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
Additionally, Siqi was the name of a respected Chinese mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics in the early 20th century.
While the name Siqi has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, its meaning and significance have transcended time, inspiring generations of individuals who have carried this name with pride and distinction.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Siqi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siqi 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Siqi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siqi in the UK right now?
In 2016, Siqi was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Siqi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Siqi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siqi?
A Chinese name meaning remembrance of extreme good fortune.
How many people are called Siqi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Siqi 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.