| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chae-yeon | Varies by hanja | Chinese, Korean | Girl | — | |
| Chan Jia | Surname Chan (陳) is a family name; given name 'Jia' commonly means 'good/beautiful/auspicious' or 'home' depending on character (e.g., 嘉, 佳, 家). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chan Jian | Surname Chan (陳) - a common Chinese family name. Given name Jian commonly conveys meanings such as 'healthy/strong' (健), 'establish/build' (建), or 'sword' (劍), depending on the specific character chosen. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chan Jiayi | Commonly interpreted as 'auspicious/beautiful' (jia/佳/嘉) + 'joyful/pleasant' (yi/怡); overall conveys 'auspicious and joyful' or 'beautiful and happy'. | Chinese | Girl | — | |
| Chan Jie | Surname 'Chan' (陳): a common clan name; Given name 'Jie' commonly written as 杰 ('outstanding, heroic') or 洁 ('pure, clean') - exact meaning depends on the characters used. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chan Jing | Surname Chan (Chen) + 'Jing' meaning calm/quiet (静), bright/sparkling (晶), or peaceful (靖) depending on the character | Chinese | Girl | — | |
| Chan Jun | Varies with characters. Common senses: as Chinese name, 'Chan' (陈/陳) is a surname and 'Jun' (俊/君/骏/军/竣 etc.) often means 'talented', 'handsome', 'ruler' or 'military/steed'. In Korean (찬준) syllables commonly convey ideas like 'praise/bright' + 'talented/obedient', so overall often interpreted as 'praiseworthy and talented'. | Chinese, Korean | Boy | — | |
| Chan-yeong | Varies by hanja | Chinese, Korean | Boy | — | |
| Chang | Varies by character: 常 (Cháng) 'constant, regular'; 昌 (Chāng) 'prosperous, flourishing'; 张/張 (Zhāng, historically romanized Chang) 'to open/extend' - very commonly a surname. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Changli | Generally interpreted as 'long-lasting benefit' or 'everlasting strength', depending on the characters used | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Changwei | Meaning depends on the Chinese characters; commonly 'Chang' = constant/prosperous and 'Wei' = great/powerful/guardian | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Changwu | Typically 'chang' (昌/常/長) meaning 'prosperous' or 'constant' + 'wu' (武) meaning 'martial/valiant' - roughly 'prosperous/steadfast warrior.' | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Changxi | Name of an ancient Chinese moon goddess; literally 'constant brightness' (常 'constant' + 羲 'brightness/dawn'). | Chinese | Girl | — | |
| Changxin | Varies by characters; commonly conveys ideas such as "lasting joy," "joyful/peaceful heart," or "flourishing prosperity." | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Changyi | Often written 昌意: "prosperous/flourishing intention" or "flourishing meaning" (meaning varies with characters - e.g., 常义 would mean "constant righteousness") | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Changyu | Depends on the Chinese characters used; commonly 昌宇 (Chāngyǔ) meaning 'prosperous/flourishing' (昌) + 'universe/space' (宇) - 'prosperous universe.' | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chansung | Brilliant and flourishing | Chinese, Korean | Boy | — | |
| Chao | Depends on the Chinese character: 超 ('surpass, exceed'), 朝 ('morning; dynasty; court; to face'), 潮 ('tide; current; trendy/fashionable'). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chea | Common Khmer surname and occasional given name; related to Khmer word ជា (chea) meaning 'to be' and also used as a romanization of the Chinese surname Jia/Chia. | Chinese, Khmer | Unisex | — | |
| Cheah | From the Chinese character 谢 meaning "to thank" or "thanks"; used as a family name. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chee-Choong | Depends on Chinese characters; commonly 'ambitious/aspiring' (Chee, e.g., 志 or 智) + 'loyal/faithful' (Choong, typically 忠) - often interpreted as 'ambitious and loyal'. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chee-Keong | Ambitious/aspiring and strong | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chee-Kiong | Combines a first element often meaning 'wisdom/ambition/good fortune' (Chee) with a second meaning 'strong/heroic' (Kiong); overall sense: 'wise and strong' or 'ambitious and strong'. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chee-Wei | Varies by Chinese characters. A common pairing 志伟 (Zhìwěi) means 'ambition/aspiration' + 'great' → 'ambitious and great'. Other character choices can yield meanings like 'wisdom + power', 'auspicious + noble', or 'guardian/guardian greatness'. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Chuan | Depends on the character for 'Chuan'. Commonly '川' = 'river/stream' (so 'Chen of the river'), other possibilities: '传/傳' = 'to pass/legacy', '船' = 'boat/ship'. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chen Ji | Surname Chen + Ji (commonly 吉 'auspicious/lucky', or 纪/繼 'record/continue', etc.) - roughly 'Chen the auspicious' or 'continuation of the Chen family' depending on chosen character. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jia | Surname Chen (陈/陳) + given name 'Jia' (commonly 家 'home/family', 佳 'good/excellent', or 嘉 'praiseworthy/excellent'); overall conveys 'Chen of a good/excellent family' or 'excellent Chen'. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jian | Surname Chen (陈/陳) - a common clan name historically meaning 'to exhibit/old/announce'; Given name Jian - commonly means 'healthy/strong' or 'to establish' (depending on character, e.g., 健, 建, 劍, 堅, 簡, 鑑). | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chen Jiang | Chen (surname) + Jiang meaning 'river' - roughly 'Chen River' or 'member of the Chen family associated with a river' | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jiao | Depends on the Chinese character for 'Jiao'. Common meanings include 'delicate/charming' (娇), 'bright/clear' (皎), 'handsome/good' (佼), 'to teach' (教), or other senses; the full name's meaning is determined by the specific character used for Jiao. | Chinese | Girl | — | |
| Chen Jie | Surname Chen (historic state/family name). Given name Jie can mean 'outstanding/hero' (杰), 'pure/clean' (洁), 'victorious/quick' (捷), etc., depending on the character used. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jin | Chen: a common Chinese surname (from the ancient state Chen; also 'to display/arrange' historically). Jin (金): 'gold; metal; wealth' (meaning varies if a different character is used). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jing | Meaning depends on which Chinese character is used for 'Jing'. Common meanings: 静 = 'quiet/peaceful', 晶 = 'crystal/bright', 景 = 'scenery/view', 京 = 'capital', 靖 = 'tranquil/pacify'. Chen (陈) is a common Chinese surname with ancient origins. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chen Jiong | Surname Chen; given name Jiong meaning 'bright, shining/clear' - overall conveys 'Chen who is bright/illustrious.' | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chen Juan | Surname Chen + given name Juan (commonly 娟), meaning 'graceful, beautiful' | Chinese | Girl | — | |
| Chen Jun | Chen (陈/陳): a common Chinese surname (originally 'to display/arrange', clan name). Jun (君/军/俊/骏/峻 etc.): meaning depends on the character - common senses include 'lord/prince', 'army', 'handsome/talented', 'swift horse', or 'lofty/steep'. Overall conveys qualities like talent, leadership, or nobility. | Chinese | Boy | — | |
| Chennie | Likely a diminutive of 'Chen' - conveys 'little Chen' or 'grace/favor' when derived from Hebrew; used as an English pet form. | Chinese, English, Hebrew | Girl | — | |
| Cheomhae | Moisten; release | Chinese, Korean | Boy | — | |
| Cheung | From the Chinese character 張 meaning 'to stretch/extend; to open; (a bow)'. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chi-chi | Varies by culture. In Igbo 'Chi' means 'God' or 'spirit' (Chi‑Chi often an affectionate diminutive). In Chinese the meaning depends on the characters used (e.g., qi/chi 'energy' or other character meanings). | Chinese, Igbo, Japanese | Unisex | — | |
| Chiah | Hebrew: "life" or "living" (from חיה, Chaya). Chinese/Hokkien: a romanization of various characters pronounced like Jia/Chia, often meaning "good", "beautiful", or relating to "home/family" depending on the character. | Chinese, Hebrew | Girl | — | |
| Chiang | A Chinese family name (Jiǎng). Depending on the character it can be associated with meanings like 'ginger' (姜) or 'river' (江), though as a surname it primarily identifies lineage. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chieh | Varies by Chinese character - commonly 'outstanding/heroic' (杰), 'pure/clean' (潔), 'to untie/understand' (解), or 'older sister' (姐). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chien-ru | Varies by Chinese characters chosen. Typical elements: 'Chien' can mean build/healthy/thousand/beautiful depending on character; 'ru' often means 'as/like', 'gentle/kind', or 'scholar'. Combined meanings depend on the specific characters (e.g., 'healthy and gentle', 'build as...', 'beautiful as...'). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chien-yu | Varies by Chinese characters. Common readings combine a character meaning build/establish/beautiful/abundant with one meaning jade/house/rain. Examples: 建宇 'establish + universe/house' (ambitious, broad), 倩瑜 'beautiful + jade' (graceful, precious), 千雨 'thousand + rain' (abundant blessings). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chien-yuh | Meaning depends on the Chinese characters chosen. Common possibilities include 建宇 (Jiàn-yǔ) 'establish/build + universe/house', 錢玉 (Qián-yù) 'money + jade' (precious wealth), or 謙語/芊玉 etc.; the exact meaning requires the specific characters. | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chih | Varies by character - commonly 'will/aspiration' (志), 'wisdom' (智), 'knowledge' (知), or 'fragrant plant' (芷). | Chinese | Unisex | — | |
| Chim | Vietnamese: 'bird'. In Chinese usage it is typically a romanization of various surnames or given-name syllables; meanings vary by character. | Cantonese, Chinese, English, Vietnamese | Unisex | — | |
| Chin | Varies by origin: as a Chinese romanization it can represent characters meaning 'Qin' (name of an ancient state/family), 'gold' (金), or other family names; in English it may derive from a nickname referring to the facial feature 'chin'. | Chinese, English, Korean | Unisex | — | |
| Chin Nan | Depends on the Chinese characters used. Common elements: 'Chin' could represent 金 (gold), 琴 (zither), 真 (true), etc.; 'Nan' could be 南 (south), 男 (man), 楠 (phoebe tree). Combined meanings vary accordingly (e.g., 'golden south', 'true man', 'zither of the south'). | Chinese | Unisex | — |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Chinese-origin name in our dataset.
