Grace in Chinese
Grace in Chinese is 格蕾丝 (Gé Lěi Sī).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- grace, kindness
Grace is a name of Latin origin, generally understood to mean "grace, kindness". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2000s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Gracie.
3 ways to write Grace
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
格蕾丝
Gé Lěi Sī
The standard transliteration of Grace: 格 (gé, "pattern, standard"), 蕾 (lěi, "flower bud"), 丝 (sī, "silk"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 3 characters: 格 gé + 蕾 lěi + 丝 sī. The tone contour is 2-3-1 (rising, dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 格
gé
Tone 2 · 10 strokes (simplified)
pattern, standard
- 蕾
lěi
Tone 3 · 16 strokes (simplified)
flower bud
- 丝
sī
Tone 1 · 5 strokes (simplified)
silk
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
惠安
Huì Ān
Inspired by "grace, kindness": 惠 (huì, "kindness, favor") + 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), expressing grace and kindness.
Why these characters?
惠 (kindness, favor) answers the "grace" in Grace's meaning, and 安 (peace, safety) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 惠
huì
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
kindness, favor
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
歌淑
Gē Shū
歌 (gē, "song") + 淑 (shū, "virtuous, gentle (of women)"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
Instead of the purely phonetic 格, this uses 歌 (gē, "song") for the "grac" sound, then 淑 ("virtuous, gentle (of women)") for meaning.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 歌
gē
Tone 1 · 14 strokes (simplified)
song
- 淑
shū
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
virtuous, gentle (of women)
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Recent US usage of Grace
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Grace ranked 36 among names recorded for girls, with 31,533 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 490,185 girls named Grace since 1880, with the high point in 2003 (12,776 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #140 to #21 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 490,185
More About Grace in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Grace offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Grace, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Gracie in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Gracie in Chinese, Ava in Chinese, and Andrea in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Laura in Chinese, Courtney in Chinese, Erin in Chinese, and Alexandra in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Grace, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Grace to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Grace translated into Chinese?
格蕾丝 (Gé Lěi Sī), or 格蕾絲 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Grace with real meaning?
Try 惠安 (Huì Ān): kindness, favor + peace, safety, inspired by "grace, kindness". For something that still sounds like Grace, 歌淑 (Gē Shū) is a middle ground.
How popular is the name Grace?
US Social Security records show 490,185 girls named Grace since 1880, with the high point in 2003 (12,776 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #140 to #21 among girls.