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