Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Jialin

Jialin is the Pinyin romanisation of various Chinese given names, also spelled Chia-lin in the Wade–Giles system used in the early 20th century and still common in Taiwan.

Current Rank
#16,544
Peak Rank
#16,544 (2013)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#16544
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jialin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jialin is the Pinyin romanisation of various Chinese given names, also spelled Chia-lin in the Wade–Giles system used in the early 20th century and still common in Taiwan.

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The Story of Jialin

Jialin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Jialins were born — ranking #16,544 that year. As of 2026, Jialin ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Jialins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jialin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jialin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jialin

What does the name Jialin mean?
Jialin is the Pinyin romanisation of various Chinese given names, also spelled Chia-lin in the Wade–Giles system used in the early 20th century and still common in Taiwan.
How popular is Jialin in 2026?
In 2026, Jialin ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jialin most popular?
Jialin reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #16,544 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jialin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jialin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jialin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jialin include Aaliyaa, Aarie, Abilyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jialin

Jialin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Jialin's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #16,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Jialin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.