A surname from the ancient state of Yu, linked to the great minister Baili Xi.
What the character means
One hundred, and by extension many or all; it evokes broad knowledge and the wish for everything to go well.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say92
Reads the way it looks for an English speaker — no sounds English doesn't have.
Recognised in China51
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write80
13 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Baili Xi — Spring and Autumn chancellor (7th century BC) who rose from poverty to govern the Qin state.
Baili Shi — Baili Shi, also known as Mengming Shi, was a Qin general in Spring and Autumn period. Son of Baili Xi, he led campaigns but was defeated at Yao, later helped Duke Mu achieve hegemony.
Baili Song — Baili Song, styled Jingshan, was an Eastern Han official. Serving as governor of Xuzhou, he was celebrated for virtuous governance and care for the people.