What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
Ning vs Ying
Which is more popular?
Ning and Ying are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ning | Ying | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful (宁) | Flower, hero (英) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NING | YING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2017 | 1980 |
| Peak year | 2017 (10) | 1992 (16) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ning
Ying
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ning | Ying |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 70 |
| 1990s | 0 | 84 |
| 1980s | 0 | 106 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ning or Ying more popular?
Ning and Ying are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ning and Ying?
Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin), while Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Ning or Ying?
In US records, Ning first appears in 2017 and Ying in 1980, so Ying has the longer recorded history.