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Xiang

Quick answerXiang (香) is a Chinese given name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic," derived from the Chinese character that literally represents a pleasant scent or incense.

Chinese · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#14,106
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2003
Syllables1
OriginChinese
LanguageChinese
CultureChinese
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#4,685

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Xiang

Xiang (香) is a Chinese given name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic," derived from the Chinese character that literally represents a pleasant scent or incense.

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Etymology

Xiang (香) is a Chinese given name meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic," derived from the Chinese character that literally represents a pleasant scent or incense. The name is primarily used in Chinese-speaking cultures and communities, with historical prominence in China dating back centuries; it carries positive connotations of refinement and virtue in traditional Chinese culture.

Xiang currently ranks #14,106 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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