What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
What does Ning mean?
Ning is commonly the character 宁, “peaceful, tranquil.”
Zhen vs Ning
Which is more popular?
Zhen and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Zhen | Ning | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Precious (珍) | Peaceful (宁) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JEN | NING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2016 | 2017 |
| Peak year | 2024 (7) | 2017 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zhen
Ning
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Zhen | Ning |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 6 |
| 2010s | 15 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zhen or Ning more popular?
Zhen and Ning are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Zhen and Ning?
Zhen means Precious (珍) (Chinese origin), while Ning means Peaceful (宁) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Zhen or Ning?
In US records, Zhen first appears in 2016 and Ning in 2017, so Zhen has the longer recorded history.