Jiyoung
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Jiyoung is a Korean girl 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.
Did you know?
- Word funJiyoung doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jiyoung would score 18 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJiyoung peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jiyoung you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
- HistoryJiyoung first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jiyoung
Jiyoung is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- 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 Jiyoung
What does the name Jiyoung mean?
Like most Korean names, Jiyoung 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 Jiyoung?
Jiyoung is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Jiyoung a boy or girl name?
Jiyoung is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jiyoung?
Jiyoung is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1988. It peaked at #11,798 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Jiyoung?
Jiyoung is a Korean girl 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. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.