Ning
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #9,943 in 2017
0 babies were named Ning in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ning you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryNing first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #9,943.
About the name Ning
Ning is a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Ning for girls from 2017 to 2022, in 2 of those 6 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #9,943 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2022, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9 | 517,241 girls |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 810,811 girls |
More Chinese names
- Unisex name: Lee · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Naeem · comfort, bliss
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Tao · the way
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
Questions about the name Ning
What is the origin of the name Ning?
Ning has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Lee, Nailah, Naeem.
Is Ning a boy or girl name?
Both. Ning is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Ning?
Ning is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #9,943 in 2017.