Jian
jian
US Popularity:8103
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
Girl:Jian is currently #1720 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jian is currently #8103 in U.S. births
Boy:Jian is currently #8522 in U.S. births
Girl:Jian is currently #24113 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2019
Gender:
Girl
#24113
in 2019
+ 3365
from 2018
Sources
Behind the Name, Jian, June 2019
Ancestry, Jian Family History
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