What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
What does Yue mean?
Yue is commonly the character 月, “moon.”
Ying vs Yue
Which is more popular?
Yue is more popular than Ying today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Ying.
| Ying | Yue | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Flower, hero (英) | Moon (月) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | YING | yweh |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1980 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 1992 (16) | 2021 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ying
Yue
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ying | Yue |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 70 |
| 2010s | 0 | 67 |
| 2000s | 70 | 5 |
| 1990s | 84 | 0 |
| 1980s | 106 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ying or Yue more popular?
Yue is more popular than Ying today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Ying.
What is the difference between Ying and Yue?
Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese origin), while Yue means Moon (月) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Ying or Yue?
In US records, Ying first appears in 1980 and Yue in 2002, so Ying has the longer recorded history.