What does Hui mean?
Hui is commonly the character 慧, “wisdom, intelligence,” or 辉, “brightness.”
What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
Hui vs Ning
Which is more popular?
Hui and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Hui | Ning | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wisdom, bright (慧) | Peaceful (宁) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HWAY | NING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 2017 |
| Peak year | 2001 (8) | 2017 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hui
Ning
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hui | Ning |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hui or Ning more popular?
Hui and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Hui and Ning?
Hui means Wisdom, bright (慧) (Chinese origin), while Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Hui or Ning?
In US records, Hui first appears in 1991 and Ning in 2017, so Hui has the longer recorded history.