Chinese baby names

The most popular Chinese names include Bai, Sheng, Qiang, Yang, Zhong, Ning, Hong, Jie. There are 52 Chinese names in total, with 21 boy names and 28 girl names.

Popular Chinese boy names include Ning ("peace and tranquility"), Chang ("flourishing"), Long-cn ("dragon"), Tao ("waves, great"), Jian ("healthy, strong"), Peng ("roc bird, great"). These names are traditionally used in China & Taiwan.

Popular Chinese girl names include Qiang ("strong"), Zhong ("loyal"), Hong ("rainbow"), Jie ("outstanding"), Gui ("noble"), Changying ("forever reflecting").

Chinese names originate from China & Taiwan. Chinese names are surname-first. Characters chosen for auspicious meaning, sound or family tradition.

Chinese names often carry meanings related to: white and pure, victory, strong, sun and positive, loyal. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.

Chinese names are traditionally used in China & Taiwan and have been adopted in many countries that share cultural, religious or historical connections.

For rare Chinese names that stand out, consider: Bao, Chen, Fang, Hao, Jiahao, Jing, Jun, Lan. Less common Chinese names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.

Chinese names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Examples: Fang (FAHNG); Ming (MING); Wei (WAY). Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.