By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Chinese
"art, mellow"
Creative, calm, and popular in its native China, Yihan is a unisex choice that has ranked in the Top 10 in China in recent years. As with many Chinese names, the meaning varies depending on the…
"coix bubble"
While Yimo recently ranked as a Top 10 name for girls in its native China in recent years, it is a unisex name, associated with the plant Coix lacryma-jobi , also known as 'Job's tears' and adlay…
Also written as Yǐmò, this name is a popular choice in China where it ranked in the Top 10 names for girls. It is popularly linked to the plant Coix lacryma-jobi , also known as 'Job's tears' and…
"Promise"
While Yinuo has ranked in the Top 10 names for girls in China in recent years, it is a unisex choice. Interpreted as meaning "promise", it comes from the expression "Yinuo Qianjin" (一诺千金), which…
"grand benevolence; reliable + grace"
Though Yize recently featured in the Top 10 names for boys in China, it is a unisex option. Popularly written to mean "grand benevolence" for boys, alternative character combinations can give you the…
"universe; rain"
A unisex choice that did rank among the Top names for boys in China back in the 2000s, Yu may be interpreted to mean "rain", "universe", "pleasant", or "jade", depending on what character is used. It…
"moon orchid"
A Chinese name with a beautiful, nature-inspired meaning, Yuelan blends lán meaning "orchid, elegant" with yuè meaning "moon". With different characters, however, it could also mean "surpass + the…
"outgoing"
Attractive middle name option.
"speak night tide"
A name with an intriguing meaning, Yuxi may be interpreted as "speak night tide" or "language of the evening tide", giving it an mystical quality. Currently popular for girls in China, it is a unisex…
"rain + joy"
Popular in China in the 2000s, Yuxin is a joyful, nature related choice.
"universe, high"
Recent years have seen Yuxuan rank in the Top 10 names for boys in China, however it is a unisex choice. It blends the stylish yu character, meaning "universe" with xuan meaning "lofty, high", giving…
A unisex Chinese name with the grand meaning of "lofty, high universe", Yuxuan is currently more popular for boys in China where it ranked in the Top 10 in a recent year.
"universe + benevolence; universe + brilliance"
A popular choice for boys in China in recent years, Yuze has ranked in the Top 10, alongside the similar sounding Yize. Often interpreted as "universe + benevolence", other character combinations may…
"catalpa tree + mellow"
A popular name for girls in China, Zihan recently featured in the Top 10 in its native country. Popularly interpretated to mean "mellow catalpa tree", the name may appeal owing to the symbolism of…
"rain + Chinese parasol tree; great, abundant + vermillion"
A Chinese name with multiple connections to nature, Yutong is associated with the Firmiana simplex tree (better known as the Chinese parasol); with hardwood trees of the paulownia genus; with rain…
"treasure, jewel"
Name introduced here via Chinese cinema, has middle-place potential.
Chinese, meaning unknown
This name was brought to the fore by acclaimed Chinese-American novelist and short story writer Gish Jen, whose birth name was Lillian.
"quick"
Puts the -min in diminutive.
"beautiful, elegant, mind, soul, joyous"
A lovely name with many possible meanings depending on the characters used. A common feature of Chinese names for both sexes.
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"support, favor, praise"
Confusion with English male name Zan could cause pronunciation problems.
