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Xinyue

sheen-yoo-eh /ʃiːn.juː.eɪ/ Chinese

At a glance

In short
Xinyue, a Chinese name meaning "new moon" or "heart moon," symbolizes renewal and tranquility. Unique and elegant, it's perfect for a meaningful choice.
U.S. rank 2025
#9,457 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
10 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#9,341 in 2017
First recorded
2014

Meaning of Xinyue

The name Xinyue is a beautiful and evocative choice for a baby girl, rooted in Chinese origin. Pronounced as "sheen-yoo-eh," Xinyue combines the elements "Xin," meaning "new" or "heart," and "Yue," which translates to "moon." This name often symbolizes renewal, purity, and tranquility, making it a poetic option for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally rich name. While not widely used in the United States, with occurrences peaking at 11 newborns in 2017, Xinyue remains a unique and elegant choice that stands out. Variations of the name include Yue and Xin, which can also be considered for their simplicity and grace.

How to pronounce Xinyue

Chinese

Popularity of Xinyue in the U.S.

Xinyue was the #9,457 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 10 babies. It peaked at #9,341 in 2017. It first appears in the records in 2014.

Bar and line chart: Xinyue in the U.S., 2014–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 11 in 2017 and 10 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #9,341 in 2017, #9,457 in 2025.
  • Girls named Xinyue (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2014–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2014⁠–⁠2025 8 rows
Xinyue: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025109,457▲ 4,020
2024613,477back (not recorded in 2023)
2022712,243back (not recorded in 2020–2021)
2019712,448▼ 1,903
2018910,545▼ 1,204
2017119,341back (not recorded in 2016)
2015910,866▲ 2,203
2014713,069new