What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
Ning vs Zhen
Which is more popular?
Ning and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ning | Zhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful (宁) | Precious (珍) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NING | JEN |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2017 | 2016 |
| Peak year | 2017 (10) | 2024 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ning
Zhen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ning | Zhen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 7 |
| 2010s | 10 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ning or Zhen more popular?
Ning and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ning and Zhen?
Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin), while Zhen means Precious (珍) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Ning or Zhen?
In US records, Ning first appears in 2017 and Zhen in 2016, so Zhen has the longer recorded history.