Jiayi

A Chinese name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysChineseDeclining
#14204▲ 2040in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Chiayi.

Jiayi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Chinese origin, commonly written as 嘉怡 (excellent/praise + delight), 佳仪 (beautiful + ceremony/manner), or 嘉义 (excellent + righteousness), with meanings including 'excellent and delightful,' 'beautiful and ceremonious,' or 'praiseworthy and righteous.'

Jiayi is also the name of a city in Taiwan (Chiayi), giving it both personal and geographic resonance. The name follows the Chinese tradition of pairing auspicious characters — each combination reflects parents' specific hopes and values for their child.

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Popularity Over Time

Jiayi has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

0369122024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jiayi
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s11▼
2010s82▲
2000s19—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 2007–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jiayi
YearBirthsRank
20246#14204
20235#16244
201910#10070
20188#11907
20179#11097
201612#9116
20158#12341
20145#17731
201310#10581
201210#10792
201110#10732
20095#18591
20087#14517
20077#14589

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jiayi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jiayi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 60 births since 2009.

#11535
Current rank
60
Total births
2017
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Jiayi be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Jiayi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #14204. As a boy's name, it ranks #11535.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2007–2024) · Methodology