Sheng
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHNG ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheng first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 370 babies have been named Sheng in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheng is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,961 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,961
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sheng is also used as a boy name, ranked #37528.
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About the Name Sheng
Sheng is a girl name .
Is Sheng a boy or girl name? Sheng is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,961 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,528. Sheng is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sheng is currently ranked #58,961 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheng include She, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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