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Ning

/ NING /
Girl Chinese 1 syllable
Meaning
Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
NING

Is Ning popular?

Steady Ning has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.

US babies given the name Ning, by decade
2020s 6
2010s 10

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Ning mean?

Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”

Names like Ning

Chinese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Ning

Popular Chinese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ning mean?

Ning means Peaceful (宁). Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”

What is the origin of the name Ning?

Ning is of Chinese origin.

How do you pronounce Ning?

Ning is pronounced “NING.”

Is Ning a boy or a girl name?

Ning is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Ning a popular name right now?

Ning has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.

When was the name Ning most popular?

Ning was most popular in 2017, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Ning?

Names similar to Ning include Hui, Jing, Ling, Zhen, Yue.

What names go well with Ning?

Chinese names that pair well with Ning include Long, Lan, Xia, Tao, Hao.