What does Hui mean?
Hui is commonly the character 慧, “wisdom, intelligence,” or 辉, “brightness.”
What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
Hui vs Jing
Which is more popular?
Hui and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Hui | Jing | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wisdom, bright (慧) | Quiet, still (静) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HWAY | JING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 2001 (8) | 2003 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hui
Jing
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hui | Jing |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 12 |
| 2000s | 13 | 72 |
| 1990s | 17 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hui or Jing more popular?
Hui and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Hui and Jing?
Hui means Wisdom, bright (慧) (Chinese origin), while Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Hui or Jing?
In US records, Hui first appears in 1991 and Jing in 1991, so Hui has the longer recorded history.