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Ling

Pronunciation: [ l-IHNG ]

Girl Name #22,098 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ling is a girl 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#22,098
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Ling is also used as a boy name, ranked #16331.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ling

Is Ling a boy or girl name?
Ling is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22098. As a boy name, it is ranked #16331. 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 #22098 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ling a common or rare name?
Ling is an uncommon name, ranked #22098 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ling

Ling is a girl name .

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

Ling is currently ranked #22,098 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ling include Lina, Linda, Lindsey, Linnea, Lindy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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