Jihae
A girl's name of Korean origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jihae is a one-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jihae is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jihae is a girl's baby name of Korean origin, combining ji (wisdom, purpose) with hae (sun, sea, or year), creating a name of depth and brightness.
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Jihae is cataloged under the Korean naming tradition. Names from the Korean tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Jihae has been recorded as a girl's name since 1991, with 5 total births. Browse the Korean names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jihae has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jihae
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Jihae is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Jihae are most likely born between 1991 and 1991.
How rare is Jihae?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jihae is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1991–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | #14100 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1991