Zhen
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Meditation, contemplation, peaceful
Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #11993 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zen. Shares the meaning 'Meditation, contemplation, peaceful.'
Similar names: zaheen, zohen, zeena, zen, zenn, zenna, zathena, ziheng
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Zhen? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Zhen, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zhen
What does the name Zhen mean?
Zhen means “Meditation, contemplation, peaceful” from Japanese/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Zhen?
Zhen has Japanese/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Meditation, contemplation, peaceful”.
How popular is Zhen?
Zhen ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Zhen most popular?
Zhen peaked in 2023 with 21 babies registered that year.
Is Zhen a boy or girl name?
Zhen is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Zhens are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Zhen rising or falling in popularity?
Zhen has fallen 2823 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7872 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Zhen been recorded?
Zhen appears in birth records across 14 years — from 1995 through 2025.