Zihao first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Zihao has been for the last 10 years (from 2011 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Zihao

A Chinese masculine given name meaning "wise child" or "highly ambitious".

Popularity of Zihao by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Zihao is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zihao.

Year Male Count Female Count
2020 6 0
2017 8 0
2016 5 0
2015 5 0
2012 7 0
2011 5 0

The history of the first name Zihao

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.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Zihao was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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