Jihyun
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Jihyun 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Word funJihyun doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jihyun would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJihyun peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jihyun you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
- HistoryJihyun first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
US births per million girls, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jihyun
Jihyun 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 Jihyun
What does the name Jihyun mean?
Like most Korean names, Jihyun 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 Jihyun?
Jihyun is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Ari (“lion”), Hanna (“grace”) and Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”).
Is Jihyun a boy or girl name?
Both. Jihyun is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Jihyun?
Jihyun is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #13,386 in 1995, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Jihyun?
Jihyun 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 simple to spell and say, 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.