UK boy's name
Zihao
A Chinese masculine given name meaning "wise child" or "highly ambitious".
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.
Zihao is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zihao popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 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.
Zihao is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Zihao. 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
- • Zihao ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Zihao.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zihao as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Zihao mean?
The given name Zihao originates from the Chinese language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, first appearing in the 20th century. The name is composed of two Chinese characters: "Zi" (子) meaning "son" or "child," and "Hao" (浩) meaning "vast" or "grand." Together, the name can be interpreted as "grand child" or "mighty son."
Historically, the name Zihao did not appear in ancient Chinese texts or scriptures. It is a contemporary name, likely created in the late 20th century as a combination of traditional Chinese characters to form a unique and meaningful name for a child.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zihao is Zihao Wang, a Chinese mathematician and computer scientist born in 1970. He is known for his contributions to the field of computational geometry and has published numerous research papers on the topic.
Another notable person named Zihao is Zihao Zou, a Chinese swimmer who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Born in 1992, he specialized in the breaststroke events and won a bronze medal in the 4x100 meter medley relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In the field of music, Zihao Li is a Chinese pianist and composer born in 1995. He has performed internationally and his compositions have been featured in various concerts and festivals around the world.
Zihao Zhang, born in 1988, is a Chinese actor and model. He has appeared in several popular television dramas and films in China and has also graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines.
Zihao Chen, born in 1980, is a Chinese businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of a successful technology company based in Shenzhen, China, and is known for his innovative approach to product development and marketing.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Zihao. While the name may be relatively modern, it has gained popularity in recent decades and is likely to continue being used as a meaningful and culturally significant name for Chinese children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zihao by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zihao 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 | #4023 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zihao: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zihao in the UK right now?
In 2016, Zihao was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zihao most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Zihao in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zihao?
A Chinese masculine given name meaning "wise child" or "highly ambitious".
How many people are called Zihao in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Zihao 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.