Ji
Meaning of Ji
Ji is a unisex name with origins in both Chinese Mandarin and Korean. In Chinese Mandarin, it is pronounced as "jee" (/dʒi/), while in Korean, it is pronounced the same way, "jee" (/tɕi/). The name also has a variation spelled as Jie.
Although the name Ji may not be very common in the United States, it has been given to newborns over the years. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, there were occurrences of Ji being used as a name for babies born in various years. The popularity of the name fluctuated throughout different periods, with rankings ranging from 5 to 15.
With its unique sound and cultural background, Ji can be a meaningful choice for parents looking for a distinctive and unisex baby name option.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as jee (/dʒi/)
Korean
- Pronunced as jee (/tɕi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Ji
| Ji Chang-wook is a South Korean actor and singer known for his lead roles in various television series. |
| Ji Sung is a well-known South Korean actor recognized for his roles in various popular television dramas and films. |
| Ji Jin-hee is a well-known South Korean actor recognized for his leading roles in popular TV shows such as Dae Jang Geum, Dong Yi, and Designated Survivor: 60 Days. |
| Kim Ji-soo, also known as Ji Soo, is a well-known South Korean actor. |
| Kim Ji-yeon, also known as Ji Yeon Kim, is a South Korean MMA fighter who has held titles in Jewels and Gladiator and has competed in the UFC Women's Flyweight division. |
| Ji Han-jae is a South Korean hapkido instructor and founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, who appeared in the 1972 film Game of Death alongside Bruce Lee. |
| Ji So-yun is a South Korean professional footballer known for her role as a midfielder for Suwon FC and the South Korea national team. |
| Ji Liu, a Chinese concert pianist, recording artist, and published composer, was born in 1990 and is currently based in London. |
| Ji Hongchang, also known as Ji Hengli, was a revered Chinese general and patriot. |
| Ji Eun-hee, also known as Eun-Hee Ji, is a South Korean professional golfer who competes on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and is a member of the South Korean KLPGA. |
| Ji Kang, also known as Xi Kang, was a Chinese writer, poet, Daoist philosopher, musician, and alchemist during the Three Kingdoms period, and was part of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. |
| Ji Seung-ho is a retired South Korean professional tennis player. |
| Ji Seo-yeon is a South Korean figure skater who won the bronze medal at the 2021 CS Autumn Classic International. |
| Ji Seong-hwan is a South Korean field hockey player who won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Ji Yoo-jin is a South Korean rower who competed in the women's lightweight double sculls event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
