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