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