What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
What does Yue mean?
Yue is commonly the character 月, “moon.”
Jing vs Yue
Which is more popular?
Yue is more popular than Jing today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Jing.
| Jing | Yue | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Quiet, still (静) | Moon (月) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JING | yweh |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 2003 (12) | 2021 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jing
Yue
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jing | Yue |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 70 |
| 2010s | 12 | 67 |
| 2000s | 72 | 5 |
| 1990s | 41 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jing or Yue more popular?
Yue is more popular than Jing today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Jing.
What is the difference between Jing and Yue?
Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin), while Yue means Moon (月) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jing or Yue?
In US records, Jing first appears in 1991 and Yue in 2002, so Jing has the longer recorded history.