What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
Zhen vs Jing
Which is more popular?
Zhen and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Zhen | Jing | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Precious (珍) | Quiet, still (静) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JEN | JING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2016 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 2024 (7) | 2003 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zhen
Jing
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Zhen | Jing |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 |
| 2010s | 15 | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 | 72 |
| 1990s | 0 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zhen or Jing more popular?
Zhen and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Zhen and Jing?
Zhen means Precious (珍) (Chinese origin), while Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Zhen or Jing?
In US records, Zhen first appears in 2016 and Jing in 1991, so Jing has the longer recorded history.