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