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