Ji is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, pronounced as /dʒiː/. It is derived from the Chinese character 吉 (jí), which means "auspicious" or "lucky". This name has been used in China for centuries and was brought to the West through globalization and increased cultural exchange. Ji is often chosen by parents who wish to bestow their child with a strong, meaningful name that carries positive connotations. It can stand alone as a single-character name or be used as part of a compound name. In English-speaking countries, Ji may sometimes be used as an alternative to more common names like Joe or Jay for boys and Ji for girls.
The name Ji experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant spike in births occurring in 1989 (9 births). The most consistent years for the name were between 1976 and 1984, with an average of around 5-6 births per year. However, after 1989, there was a decline in the popularity of the name Ji, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year until 2011. Overall, there were a total of 158 births for the name Ji over this period.