Bich

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Pronounced bik /ˈbɪk/Low

Meaning: Bich is a Vietnamese name meaning 'jade' or a deep 'emerald green,' a color long prized in Vietnamese culture for its beauty and worth. It is most often used for girls, frequently as part of a longer two-part name.Low

In 30 seconds: Bich is a Vietnamese girl's name meaning 'jade' or 'emerald green.' Rare in the US, it appeared in the nineteen-eighties (said bik, with a short i).

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningBich is a Vietnamese name meaning 'jade' or a deep 'emerald green,' a color long prized in Vietnamese culture for its beauty and worth. It is most often used for girls, frequently as part of a longer two-part name.

U.S. rank (1992)#13532 ↘ Falling

1992 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bich comes from Vietnamese, where it means 'jade' or a rich 'emerald green,' a color associated with beauty and value. It commonly forms part of a longer given name and appears in American records from the late nineteen-seventies onward, carried by Vietnamese refugee and immigrant families. In English it is best said simply as 'bik' with a short vowel.

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-eighties, and is best understood as a heritage name rather than a mainstream trend.

Did you know? Bich reached American records with Vietnamese families who resettled in the United States after 1975, part of a wave that carried many traditional Vietnamese names west.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Bich — Vietnamese 'jade/emerald green'; TTS-safe respelling 'bik'; heritage name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bich mean?

In Vietnamese it means 'jade' or 'emerald green,' a prized color.

How do you pronounce Bich?

It is said bik, with a short i as in 'sit'; /ˈbɪk/, one syllable.

Is Bich a boy or girl name?

Bich is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bich?

It has always been rare in the United States, appearing mainly with Vietnamese families from the late nineteen-seventies.