Jiale
A Chinese name meaning "dignified and happy" or "beautiful home".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jiale. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jiale today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jiale births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jiale. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jiale. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,028
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jiale: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jiale by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jiale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jiale
The name Jiale is a relatively modern Chinese given name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, possibly as a combination of the Chinese characters 嘉 (jia) meaning "good" or "excellent" and 樂 (le) meaning "happy" or "joyful." Together, the name Jiale can be interpreted as "excellent happiness" or "joyful goodness."
While the name itself is relatively new, its individual components have a rich linguistic and cultural history in Chinese. The character 嘉 has been in use since ancient times and is often found in auspicious phrases and idioms. Similarly, the character 樂 has a long association with music, poetry, and the pursuit of happiness in Chinese philosophy and literature.
In terms of historical references, the name Jiale does not appear to have any direct connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable figures from history. However, its positive connotations and uplifting meaning make it a popular choice for parents in modern times.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jiale are likely from the late 20th century, but it has gained wider recognition and usage in recent decades. Some notable individuals who have borne the name Jiale include:
1. Jiale Wang, a Chinese professional tennis player born in 1995.
2. Jiale Zhang, a Chinese mathematician and professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, born in 1963.
3. Jiale Chen, a Chinese actress known for her roles in television series such as "Ode to Joy" and "The Rational Life," born in 1985.
4. Jiale Guo, a Chinese professional go player and former world champion, born in 1985.
5. Jiale Xue, a Chinese physicist and professor at Tsinghua University, known for her work in quantum optics and quantum information, born in the 1970s.
These individuals, while not necessarily historically significant figures, represent the diverse fields and accomplishments associated with the name Jiale in modern times. As a relatively new name, its legacy is still being written, but its positive meaning and cultural roots make it a popular choice among Chinese parents in recent years.
People
Jiale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jiale as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jiale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jiale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jiale going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jiale a common name?
We classify Jiale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jiale most popular?
The single biggest year for Jiale was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jiale is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jiale in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jiale a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jiale in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jiale still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jiale in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jiale can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jiale?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jiale at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.