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China as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of China

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The baby name China is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHY-nuh); occasionally /ˈtʃiːnə/ (CHEE-nuh).

China is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHY-nuh); occasionally /ˈtʃiːnə/ (CHEE-nuh)

What is the meaning of the name China ?

The baby name China is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHY-nuh); occasionally /ˈtʃiːnə/ (CHEE-nuh).

China is Greek in Origin.

China is an English given name taken from the country name. The toponym entered European languages via Persian/Arabic Chin/Sīn, from Sanskrit Cīna, probably referring to the Qin (pronounced “Chin”) dynasty of the 3rd century BCE; in English it also echoes china meaning fine porcelain, from Persian chīnī “Chinese ware.” As a personal name it thus carries the sense “from/of China” or, etymologically, “land of the Qin,” with associations of worldliness and delicate beauty.

Used intermittently in Britain and the United States since the 19th-century vogue for place-names, China is predominantly feminine but has seen rare male use. Notable bearers include model China Machado, writer China Miéville, and actress-singer China Anne McClain. Common modern variants and creative spellings include Chyna, Chynna, and Chinah; nicknames may include Chi. The name remains uncommon but distinctive.

China has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name China

China Anne McClain Actor · Born 1998 · United States China Anne McClain is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Chyna Parks in the Disney Channel series 'A.N.T. Farm'. She also starred in the TV series 'Black Lightning' as Jennifer Pierce. As a singer, she is part of the sister girl group McClain. China Zorrilla Actor · Born 1922 · Uruguay China Zorrilla was a beloved Uruguayan actress best known for her work in theater and film. She starred in the film 'Elsa & Fred' and was a prominent figure in Latin American cinema. Her career spanned several decades, making her a cherished cultural icon in Uruguay and beyond.

Celebrity babies named China

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
China Kantner Grace Slick singer ★★★★★ Paul Kantner rapper ★★★★★

China – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT 0 #12 1 399
HN 0 #21 2 704
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
EC 0 #117 5 2,502
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BW Girls 0 #138 11 4,216
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #148 7 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CN Boys 0 #185 150 9,639
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
EC Girls 0 #204 36 3,650
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
BD 0 #233 9 5,992
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
KZ Boys 0 #245 45 6,578
NA Boys 0 #245 9 6,830
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
JM Girls 0 #246 14 7,507
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
CN Girls 0 #279 71 8,829
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
GT 0 #293 22 5,948
PE 0 #301 10 6,350
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
JO Girls 0 #312 14 7,570
PA Girls 0 #316 171 9,861
BD Girls 0 #317 70 8,413
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Boys 0 #334 12 8,138
SD Girls 0 #334 12 7,678
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PT Boys 0 #358 10 7,951
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
GT Girls 0 #369 142 7,500
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
CR Girls 0 #371 165 11,342
PH Girls 0 #373 18 13,098
OM Girls 0 #384 13 15,987
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
MX 0 #388 26 8,339
France Girls 2002 #390 3 2,727
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BO 0 #401 8 6,868
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
SD Boys 0 #411 35 10,523
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
AR Girls 0 #456 148 8,289
UY Girls 0 #461 50 6,731
PT Girls 0 #463 9 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
KW Girls 0 #484 32 19,177
PE Girls 0 #487 619 14,861
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
HK Boys 0 #498 30 12,905
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
LY 0 #510 26 12,703
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
MX Girls 0 #520 1,104 17,781
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
BH 0 #523 31 17,937
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
BO Girls 0 #548 64 9,488
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
BD Boys 0 #560 17 10,045
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
IL Boys 0 #597 11 10,983
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
LB 0 #643 16 13,263
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
KW Boys 0 #649 121 18,755
BR Boys 0 #653 99 12,213
CL Boys 0 #654 12 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #657 11 13,071
SG Boys 0 #664 34 17,960
QA Boys 0 #673 35 18,093
NG Girls 0 #683 104 15,093
ZA Boys 0 #731 513 25,619
CL Girls 0 #762 90 14,098
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
NG Boys 0 #829 123 16,906
OM Boys 0 #829 53 17,948
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
PE Boys 0 #862 17 14,506
EG Boys 0 #866 21 15,035
SA Girls 0 #880 56 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #903 81 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
ZA Girls 0 #915 227 25,928
IN Boys 0 #931 71 16,750
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
MX Boys 0 #944 39 16,355
EG Girls 0 #949 11 14,742
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
BR Girls 0 #984 9 12,708
AE Boys 0 #1,003 90 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,015 64 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,079 33 25,439
MA 0 #1,089 40 20,986
DZ 0 #1,141 36 20,130
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,356 91 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,440 32 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,468 147 28,008

China is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about China

China is predominantly a girl's name.
China is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHY-nuh); occasionally /ˈtʃiːnə/ (CHEE-nuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Chyna, Cina, Cheena and Kina.
Across languages, China has these equivalents: Cīna (Sanskrit/Latin form), Qin (name of the dynasty, historical root), Sina (Persian variant), Zhongguo (Chinese word for 'China').
Yes — China ranked #390 in France in 2002, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
China ranks highest in France (#390 in 2002).
China's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #899 in 2014 to #910 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named China are in our database, including China Anne McClain (Actor), China Zorrilla (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen China for their child, including Grace Slick and Paul Kantner.