Chyna

Chyna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Chyna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chyna

Chyna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chyna first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #463 in 1999, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 5,777 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chyna in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#463 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Chyna in 2024
18
Total since 1880
5,777

Chyna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#532 in 2001
Babies named Chyna in 2025
4
Total since 1996
409

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chyna mean?

The meaning of Chyna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chyna a boy or girl name?

Chyna is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chyna?

Chyna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chyna?

Chyna first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #463 in 1999, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].