Ling

Pronunciation: [ l-IHNG ]

Boy Name #16,331 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ling is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHNG.

Parents who love the name Ling often also consider Lillian, Lillie, Lizzie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,331
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Lincoln #73 Link #1419 Linus #1423 Linden #1551 Linkin #1767 Lino #2166 Linkoln #4317

Also a Girl Name

Ling is also used as a girl name, ranked #22098.

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Similar Names

Lillian Lillie Lizzie Lilly Lida Lina Lily Linnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ling

Is Ling a boy or girl name?

Ling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16331. As a girl name, it is ranked #22098. Ling is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ling?

Ling is pronounced l-IHNG.

How popular is the name Ling?

Ling is currently ranked #16331 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ling a common or rare name?

Ling is an uncommon name, ranked #16331 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ling

Ling is a boy name .

Is Ling a boy or girl name? Ling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,331 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,098. Ling is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ling is currently ranked #16,331 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ling include Lincoln, Link, Linus, Linden, Linkin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.