What does Xia mean?
Xia is commonly the character 霞, “the rosy glow of dawn,” or 夏, “summer.”
What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
Xia vs Ying
Which is more popular?
Xia is more popular than Ying today: about 25 US babies were given the name Xia in 2025, compared with 0 named Ying.
| Xia | Ying | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Rosy dawn clouds (霞) | Flower, hero (英) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SHYAH | YING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1980 |
| Peak year | 2019 (37) | 1992 (16) |
| In 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Xia
Ying
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Xia | Ying |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 179 | 0 |
| 2010s | 251 | 0 |
| 2000s | 145 | 70 |
| 1990s | 120 | 84 |
| 1980s | 108 | 106 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Xia or Ying more popular?
Xia is more popular than Ying today: about 25 US babies were given the name Xia in 2025, compared with 0 named Ying.
What is the difference between Xia and Ying?
Xia means Rosy dawn clouds (霞) (Chinese origin), while Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Xia or Ying?
In US records, Xia first appears in 1981 and Ying in 1980, so Ying has the longer recorded history.