What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
What does Yue mean?
Yue is commonly the character 月, “moon.”
Ning vs Yue
Which is more popular?
Yue is more popular than Ning today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Ning.
| Ning | Yue | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful (宁) | Moon (月) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NING | yweh |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2017 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 2017 (10) | 2021 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ning
Yue
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ning | Yue |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 70 |
| 2010s | 10 | 67 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ning or Yue more popular?
Yue is more popular than Ning today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Ning.
What is the difference between Ning and Yue?
Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin), while Yue means Moon (月) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Ning or Yue?
In US records, Ning first appears in 2017 and Yue in 2002, so Yue has the longer recorded history.