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UK boy's name

Jiahao

A masculine Chinese name meaning "noble, outstanding, and handsome".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jiahao is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jiahao popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Jiahao is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jiahao. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jiahao ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Jiahao.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jiahao as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4747

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2015

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Jiahao mean?

The name Jiahao has its origins in the Chinese language. It is a modern combination of two Chinese characters - "jia" meaning "family" or "home", and "hao" meaning "good" or "excellent". Together, the name Jiahao can be interpreted as "good family" or "excellent home".

While a relatively recent name in terms of its combined form, the individual characters that make up Jiahao have a long history in Chinese culture and literature. The character "jia" can be traced back to ancient Chinese texts and inscriptions from as early as the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC), where it was used to represent the concept of a family or household.

The character "hao" also has a rich history, appearing in classical Chinese texts like the Analects of Confucius (551–479 BC) and the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (6th century BC). In these ancient writings, "hao" was used to describe positive qualities, such as goodness, excellence, and virtue.

Historically, the name Jiahao does not appear to have been widely used as a given name until more recent times. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded examples is Jiahao Huang (1904–1995), a Chinese painter and calligrapher who was renowned for his ink and brush paintings. He was a prominent figure in the modern Chinese art world and helped to preserve traditional Chinese painting techniques.

Another notable individual with the name Jiahao is Jiahao Chen (1924–1989), a Chinese physicist and academician. He made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and played a crucial role in the development of China's nuclear program.

In more contemporary times, Jiahao Huang (born 1987) is a Chinese professional basketball player who has represented the Chinese national team and played in various professional leagues around the world.

Jiahao Li (born 1991) is a Chinese actor and singer who has appeared in several popular TV dramas and films. He has also released several successful music albums and has a large following in China.

Jiahao Zhang (born 1994) is a Chinese professional golfer who has won several tournaments on the PGA Tour China and the Asian Tour. He is considered one of the promising young talents in Chinese golf.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jiahao. While a relatively modern name in its combined form, it carries the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its individual Chinese characters.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Jiahao by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jiahao was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4747 3 1

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FAQ

Jiahao: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jiahao in the UK right now?

In 2015, Jiahao was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Jiahao most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Jiahao in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jiahao?

A masculine Chinese name meaning "noble, outstanding, and handsome".

How many people are called Jiahao in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jiahao across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.