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Jian

♂ Boy

Pronounced jee-AHN /dʒiˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese jian, variously 'strong; healthy; vigorous' and 'to build; to establish'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong; healthy; to build: Jian is Chinese 'strong; healthy'. Crisp, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'jee-AHN').
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Origin LowChinese
MeaningFrom Chinese jian, variously 'strong; healthy; vigorous' and 'to build; to establish'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4611 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jian comes from Chinese jian, variously 'strong; healthy; vigorous' and 'to build; to establish' (different characters; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural Chinese name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese families. Rare, strong-and-healthy at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Jian means variously 'strong; healthy; vigorous' and 'to build; to establish' in Chinese — a crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'jee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jian — routes layered

Variations

JiangJien

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jian mean?

Jian is Chinese, variously 'strong; healthy' and 'to build; to establish'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jian?

It's said jee-AHN /dʒiˈɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jian a boy or girl name?

Jian is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jian?

Jian is a rare name in the U.S.

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