What does Hui mean?
Hui is commonly the character 慧, “wisdom, intelligence,” or 辉, “brightness.”
What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
Hui vs Zhen
Which is more popular?
Hui and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Hui | Zhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wisdom, bright (慧) | Precious (珍) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HWAY | JEN |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 2016 |
| Peak year | 2001 (8) | 2024 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hui
Zhen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hui | Zhen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 | 15 |
| 2000s | 13 | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hui or Zhen more popular?
Hui and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Hui and Zhen?
Hui means Wisdom, bright (慧) (Chinese origin), while Zhen means Precious (珍) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Hui or Zhen?
In US records, Hui first appears in 1991 and Zhen in 2016, so Hui has the longer recorded history.