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The baby name Jaemin is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-min.

Jaemin is Chinese, Korean in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Chinese, Korean
Pronunciation: JAY-min

What is the meaning of the name Jaemin ?

The baby name Jaemin is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-min.

Jaemin is Chinese, Korean in Origin.

Jaemin is a Korean masculine given name; the earliest secure Korean form is 재민 in Hangul, usually romanized from Jae-min. Its root material is Sino-Korean: jae may represent 才, talent or ability, while min is often 敏, quick or clever, though 民, people, is also possible. With 才敏, the literal reading is talented and quick-witted. Korean names pair sound with chosen hanja, so the meaning is character-specific.

Such two-syllable hanja names became standard in Korea through literary Chinese and remain secular rather than tied to one faith. English-language records may show Jae Min or Jae-min; Chaemin reflects older McCune-Reischauer-style transcription of 재민. Individual character choices can suggest learning, public service, or acuity. In the United States, SSA data records Jaemin only from the late 1990s, with very small male registrations and a 2008 peak of eight births.

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Famous people with the name Jaemin

Na Jaemin Actor · Born 2000 · South Korea Na Jaemin is a South Korean actor and singer, best known as a member of the popular K-pop group NCT. He has gained fame for his performances in songs like 'Boom' and 'Make A Wish'. Born in 2000, Jaemin has also ventured into acting, appearing in the web drama 'The Way I Hate You'.

Jaemin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR 0 #8 1 201
KR Boys 0 #23 5 897
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Jaemin is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Jaemin

Jaemin is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Jaemin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JAY-min.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jae-min, Jae Min and Chaemin.
Somewhat — Jaemin ranked #887 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Jaemin are in our database, including Na Jaemin (Actor).