UK girl's name
Zixi
A Chinese feminine name meaning "late night poetry composition".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zixi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zixi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Zixi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Zixi. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zixi ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Zixi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zixi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Zixi mean?
The name Zixi is believed to have originated from the Chinese language, specifically from the Mandarin dialect. It is thought to have emerged during the ancient times of imperial China, around the 3rd century BCE.
The name Zixi is composed of two Chinese characters, "zi" and "xi." The character "zi" can be translated to mean "child" or "son," while "xi" carries the meaning of "happiness" or "joy." Together, the name Zixi can be interpreted as "happy child" or "joyful son."
In ancient Chinese literature, the name Zixi is not prominently featured in notable texts or religious scriptures. However, there are records of individuals bearing this name in historical documents and genealogical records from various dynasties.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zixi dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 CE). During this period, a scholar named Zixi Zhou is mentioned in historical accounts as a renowned calligrapher and poet. His exact birth and death years are unknown, but he is believed to have lived in the 2nd century CE.
Another notable figure with the name Zixi was a military general from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Zixi Li was a skilled strategist and commander who led several successful campaigns against rebel forces. He lived from around 650 CE to 715 CE and played a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the Tang Empire.
During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), a prominent artist and painter named Zixi Huang gained recognition for his landscape paintings. He was born in 1045 CE and died in 1105 CE, leaving behind a legacy of influential artwork.
In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE), a scholar and philosopher named Zixi Wang made significant contributions to the field of Neo-Confucianism. He lived from 1501 CE to 1568 CE and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another individual of note with the name Zixi was a renowned poet from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE). Zixi Qian was born in 1678 CE and died in 1752 CE, leaving behind a vast collection of poetry that is still studied and appreciated today.
While the name Zixi has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world, although its historical significance remains closely tied to its Chinese origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zixi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zixi 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 | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zixi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zixi in the UK right now?
In 2018, Zixi was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zixi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Zixi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zixi?
A Chinese feminine name meaning "late night poetry composition".
How many people are called Zixi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Zixi 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.