A surname from the ancient state of Yu, linked to the great minister Baili Xi.
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.