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Jimin

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEE-min /ˈdʒi.mɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Korean, variously written to mean 'wise/quick' (ji) + 'gentle/jade/precious' (min), by hanja; routes layered; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Wise and gentle; quick and precious: Jimin is Korean. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'JEE-min'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningFrom the Korean, variously written to mean 'wise/quick' (ji) + 'gentle/jade/precious' (min), by hanja; routes layered; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#11280 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019902025

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

Jimin comes from the Korean, variously written to mean 'wise/quick' (ji) + 'gentle/jade/precious' (min), by hanja (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'JEE-min').

In the U.S. it appears in Korean families (popular music has made it familiar). Rare, wise-and-gentle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jimin is a Korean name, variously 'wise/quick' (ji) + 'gentle/precious' (min) — a crisp, graceful name used for both sexes (the exact sense depends on the hanja, which we note; said 'JEE-min').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jimin — Korean; hanja-dependent; unisex

Variations

JiminJymin

Nicknames

Jim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jimin mean?

Jimin is Korean, variously 'wise/quick' + 'gentle/precious' (by hanja); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jimin?

It's said JEE-min /ˈdʒi.mɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jimin a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Jimin?

Jimin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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