Chyna
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Selected, picked by God
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #4902 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Chosyn, meaning selected, picked by god.
Similar names: cheyanna, chosyn, chosynn, chozyn, chozynn, chyanne, chan, chana
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Chyna? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Chyna, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chyna
What does the name Chyna mean?
Chyna means “Selected, picked by God” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Chyna?
Chyna has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Selected, picked by God”.
How popular is Chyna?
Chyna ranked #4878 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Chyna most popular?
Chyna peaked in 1999 with 573 babies registered that year.
Is Chyna a boy or girl name?
Chyna is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Chynas in registered births are female.
Is the name Chyna rising or falling in popularity?
Chyna has fallen 1259 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3619 in 2020 to #4878 in 2025.
How long has Chyna been recorded?
Chyna appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1979 through 2025.