Jia vs Mei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jia

Girl #1,828 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, praiseworthy"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Chinese-American East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,828
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Mei

Girl #1,955 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plum blossom"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Japanese Taiwanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,955
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jia Rank #1,828
Mei Rank #1,955

Jia is more popular, ranked #1828 vs #1955 for Mei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jia ___

  • Jia Li
  • Jia Mei
  • Jia Lin
  • Jia Rose
  • Jia Grace
  • Jia Lynn

Mei ___

  • Mei Lin
  • Mei Jade
  • Mei Rose
  • Mei Anne
  • Mei Grace
  • Mei Lily

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jia

Mei Ling Wei Kai Lei

If you choose Mei

Kai Hana Sora Ren Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jia or Mei more popular?

Jia is more popular, ranked #1828 compared to Mei at #1955 in the United States.

What do Jia and Mei mean?

Jia means "auspicious, praiseworthy" (Chinese origin). Mei means "plum blossom" (Chinese origin).

Are Jia and Mei boy or girl names?

Jia is primarily a girl name. Mei is primarily a girl name.

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