Most Chinese girl names are short and sweet, with two and three-letter cuties common. There are repeat names too, like Jingjing, a gorgeous moniker whose meaning of “perfect essence” has us wowed. They are rarely seen in the United States, and their exotic flair fits in well as more names from around the world begin to dot the charts. Xiang’s meaning of “fragrant” reminds us of fresh-cut flowers and perfume, while Chao has an it-girl vibe we adore. If you’re not afraid of standing out, you have loads of options among Chinese girl names. Don’t worry that this place name is too out there, as names like India are forever in style.

You might adore Chyna, too, a variant spelling of the country’s name. You can also try out Maylin, a sweetheart who’s similar to the trending Kaylin and other -lyn names like Adelyn and Evelyn. Her J start is youthful, but her sound matures well. There’s Jia, a rhyming twin to Mia who has energy and spunk. Some parents may worry that selecting a rare name will stick out, but you can avoid this by following trends with Chinese girl names similar to more popular picks.