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Xinyan

sheen-yahn /ʃin.jæn/ Chinese Mandarin

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
#14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Trend
Steady #15,088 in 2020 to #14,942 in 2025
Peak
#14,482 in 2015
First recorded
2011

Meaning of Xinyan

Xinyan is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Chinese Mandarin, where it is pronounced as "sheen-yahn" (/ʃin.jæn/). This name carries a certain elegance and grace, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of China. Xinyan is also known by its variation, Xin Yan. In terms of popularity in the United States, Xinyan has been steadily growing in recent years. In 2020, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 15,065. The name has maintained a consistent presence over the past decade, with 6 occurrences in 2015 and 5 occurrences in both 2014 and 2012. Xinyan is a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that combines international flair with timeless beauty.

How to pronounce Xinyan

Chinese Mandarin

Popularity of Xinyan in the U.S.

Xinyan was the #14,942 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #14,482 in 2015. It first appears in the records in 2011.

Bar and line chart: Xinyan in the U.S., 2011–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2015 and 5 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #14,482 in 2015, #14,942 in 2025.
  • Girls named Xinyan (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2011–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2011⁠–⁠2025 6 rows
Xinyan: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025514,942back (not recorded in 2021–2024)
2020515,088back (not recorded in 2016–2019)
2015614,482▲ 2,031
2014516,513back (not recorded in 2013)
2012516,869▼ 105
2011516,764new