girl name · Chinese origin
Ying
/ YING /
Meaning
Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
YING
Popularity of Ying in the US, 1880–2025
Ying first appears in US records in 1980. It peaked in 1992, when 16 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ying mean?
Ying means Flower, hero (英). Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
What is the origin of the name Ying?
Ying is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Ying?
Ying is pronounced “YING.”
Is Ying a boy or a girl name?
Ying is most commonly used as a girl name.
When was the name Ying most popular?
Ying was most popular in 1992, when about 16 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.