Find out how popular the first name Jiaqi has been for the last 11 years (from 2008 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jiaqi by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Jiaqi is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 91% of people named Jiaqi being female.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 5 female babies born with the name Jiaqi.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby boys were named Jiaqi in 2018, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jiaqi

The name Jiaqi is a Chinese given name that has its origins in the Chinese language and culture. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century.

The name Jiaqi is composed of two Chinese characters: "jia" (嘉) and "qi" (祺). The character "jia" means "good" or "excellent," while "qi" means "auspicious" or "lucky." Together, the name Jiaqi can be interpreted as "good luck" or "excellent fortune."

While the name itself is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual characters that make up the name have a long history in Chinese culture. The character "jia" has been used in Chinese writings since the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BC - 1046 BC), and the character "qi" has been used since the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046 BC - 256 BC).

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jiaqi can be found in the Chinese historical text "Zizhi Tongjian" (資治通鑑), which mentions a person named Jiaqi who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD). However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the 20th century.

Several notable individuals throughout history have borne the name Jiaqi. Jiaqi Gao (born 1984) is a Chinese professional tennis player who has won multiple titles on the WTA Tour. Jiaqi Zhang (born 1996) is a Chinese actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.

Jiaqi Liu (born 1956) is a Chinese writer and poet who has published numerous works and received several literary awards. Jiaqi Wang (1917 - 1995) was a Chinese chemist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

Jiaqi Zheng (1914 - 2007) was a Chinese politician and one of the last surviving members of the Communist Party of China's first generation of leaders. He played an important role in the Chinese revolution and held various high-ranking positions within the party and government.

Data source

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