Jinan

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Pronounced jih-NAHN /dʒɪˈnɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic jinan, 'gardens; paradise' (the plural of jannah); used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Gardens; paradise: Jinan is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'jih-NAHN').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic jinan, 'gardens; paradise' (the plural of jannah); used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#9181 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jinan comes from the Arabic jinan, 'gardens; paradise' (the plural of jannah); used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'jih-NAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, gardens-and-paradise at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jinan means 'gardens; paradise' in Arabic (the plural of jannah) — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense; said 'jih-NAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Jinan — Arabic; unisex; sacred sense

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jinan mean?

Jinan is Arabic for 'gardens; paradise' (the plural of jannah); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Jinan?

It's said jih-NAHN /dnn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jinan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Jinan?

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