China

Q: Is China a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name China?

China is ranked #19711 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-EYEN-uh ]

Girl Name #19,711 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

China is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EYEN-uh.

Parents who love the name China often also consider Felice, Cliffie, Eureka .

Popularity Over Time

#19,711

Current Rank

Peaked 1992 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,711
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Chi Chy Chiie

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Also a Boy Name

China is also used as a boy name, ranked #35674.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About China

Is China a boy or girl name?

China is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19711. As a boy name, it is ranked #35674. 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 #19711 in popularity for girl 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 #19711 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Chiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.