What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
Jing vs Ning
Which is more popular?
Jing and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Jing | Ning | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Quiet, still (静) | Peaceful (宁) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JING | NING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 2017 |
| Peak year | 2003 (12) | 2017 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jing
Ning
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jing | Ning |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 72 | 0 |
| 1990s | 41 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jing or Ning more popular?
Jing and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Jing and Ning?
Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin), while Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jing or Ning?
In US records, Jing first appears in 1991 and Ning in 2017, so Jing has the longer recorded history.