Rising since 1998, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Jinan since 1990
Babies named Jinan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jinan's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Jinan is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1990. Its origins are debated, possibly stemming from an Arabic root meaning 'garden' or emerging as a modern coinage. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1998, reaching its peak popularity in 2020. In 2025, it ranked 8,860th with an occurrence rate of 1 in 146,115 births. While not tied to any specific region, its gentle sound and ambiguous heritage make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
The name Jinan has ambiguous origins. It may derive from the Arabic word for 'garden' or 'paradise,' often associated with Jannah. Alternatively, it could be a modern creation, possibly a spelling variant of similar-sounding names. Its use in the United States began in the 1990s, with a notable rise in popularity since 1998, peaking in 2020.
“Jinan” around the world
Where Jinan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ji, Jiji, Nan
Sibling names for Jinan
Names that share Jinan's style, for a brother or sister.
