China
Pronunciation: [ ch-EYEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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China first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 4,268 babies have been named China in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, China is past its peak , currently ranked #19,711 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,711
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name China
China is a girl name .
Is China a boy or girl name? China is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,711 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,674. China is more commonly used as a girl name.
China is currently ranked #19,711 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for China include Chi, Chy, Chie, and Chikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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