Jihae is of Korean origin, meaning "wisdom" and "river". It is a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females. The name Jihae has a balanced, harmonious sound due to its two syllables, each containing a single vowel. In Korea, it is often spelled 지해, with the first character pronounced as /d͡ʑi/ and the second as /hɛ/. This name has gained international popularity in recent years due to its unique yet approachable sound and meaning.
"Just five babies named Jihae were born annually in 1991."