What does Yue mean?
Yue is commonly the character 月, “moon.”
What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
Yue vs Jing
Which is more popular?
Yue is more popular than Jing today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Jing.
| Yue | Jing | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Moon (月) | Quiet, still (静) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | yweh | JING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2002 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 2021 (15) | 2003 (12) |
| In 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yue
Jing
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yue | Jing |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 70 | 0 |
| 2010s | 67 | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 | 72 |
| 1990s | 0 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yue or Jing more popular?
Yue is more popular than Jing today: about 11 US babies were given the name Yue in 2025, compared with 0 named Jing.
What is the difference between Yue and Jing?
Yue means Moon (月) (Chinese origin), while Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Yue or Jing?
In US records, Yue first appears in 2002 and Jing in 1991, so Jing has the longer recorded history.