Ming
Pronunciation: [ m-IHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ming first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 344 babies have been named Ming in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ming is past its peak , currently ranked #11,652 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,652
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"from mbanza, plucked instrument"
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Greek origin
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Old French via Celtic origin
"son of Brice"
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Arabic origin
"noble, exalted"
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Persian origin
"heavenly, divine throne"
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Sanskrit origin
"one who is sheltered, protected"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"son of the battle chief"
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About the Name Ming
Ming is a boy name .
Is Ming a boy or girl name? Ming is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,652 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,324. Ming is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ming is currently ranked #11,652 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ming include Minh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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