US Popularity:10805
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Build, establish; Strong, healthy;
Jian is a gender-neutral baby name of Mandarin origin. Though some may associate this name with the Italian Jianna or Giana, Jian is actually a standalone name from beautiful mainland China. Meaning “build,” “establish,” as well as “strong” and “healthy,” baby Jian will be a formidable fighter from day one. Other meanings also include “simple,” reminding baby to remain humble while building their empire. Jian may even derive from the Mandarin word juyan, which was a wooden slip used for literature from the Han dynasty. With this name, baby Jian is sure to live a life filled with solid discovery and happiness.

Jian Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jian is currently #3109 on The Bump
Boy:Jian is currently #1725 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jian is currently #2126 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jian is currently #10805 in U.S. births
Boy:Jian is currently #5129 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
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in 2023
No change
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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