China

Q: Is China a boy or girl name?

China is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #35674, and as a girl name it ranks #19711.

Q: How popular is the name China?

China is ranked #35674 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-EYEN-uh ]

Boy Name #35,674 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

China is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EYEN-uh.

Parents who love the name China often also consider Yngwie, Adedeji, Ber .

Popularity Over Time

#35,674

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,674
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Chi Chy Chiie

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Also a Girl Name

China is also used as a girl name, ranked #19711.

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Similar Names

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Adedeji Boy Yoruba Yngwie Boy Old Norse Ber Boy Yiddish / Germanic Vikesh Boy Uver Boy Demaurea Boy Helmut Boy Shymel Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About China

Is China a boy or girl name?

China is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35674. As a girl name, it is ranked #19711. China is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce China?

China is pronounced ch-EYEN-uh.

How popular is the name China?

China is currently ranked #35674 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for China?

Common nicknames for China include Chi, Chy, and Chiie.

Is China a common or rare name?

China is an uncommon name, ranked #35674 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name China

China is a boy name .

Is China a boy or girl name? China is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,674 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,711. China is more commonly used as a girl name.

China is currently ranked #35,674 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for China include Chi, Chy, and Chiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.