Hajin
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Hajin is a Korean gender-neutral name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hajin would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationHajin is having its moment right now. Most Hajins are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hajin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHajin first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Boy or girlHajin truly works for either: 55% of the 11 babies named Hajin in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
US births per million girls, 2025–2025
US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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About the name Hajin
Hajin is a gender-neutral name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Hajin
What does the name Hajin mean?
Like most Korean names, Hajin has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Hajin?
Hajin is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Ari (“lion”), Hanna (“grace”) and Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”).
Is Hajin a boy or girl name?
Both. Hajin is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls: in 2025, 45% of US babies named Hajin were girls and 55% were boys. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Hajin?
Hajin ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #9,894.
What should I know before naming my baby Hajin?
Hajin is a Korean gender-neutral name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.