Ming

Q: Is Ming a boy or girl name?

Ming is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #28324, and as a boy name it ranks #11652.

Q: How popular is the name Ming?

Ming is ranked #28324 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-IHNG ]

Girl Name #28,324 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ming is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHNG.

Parents who love the name Ming often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Popularity Over Time

#28,324

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,324
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mina #607 Minha #1838 Mindy #1978 Minerva #2429 Minnie #2763 Minna #4890

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Also a Boy Name

Ming is also used as a boy name, ranked #11652.

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Similar Names

Minnie Mildred Millie Mina Minerva Mittie Miriam Minta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ming

Is Ming a boy or girl name?

Ming is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28324. As a boy name, it is ranked #11652. Ming is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ming?

Ming is pronounced m-IHNG.

How popular is the name Ming?

Ming is currently ranked #28324 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Ming a common or rare name?

Ming is an uncommon name, ranked #28324 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ming

Ming is a girl name .

Is Ming a boy or girl name? Ming is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,324 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,652. Ming is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ming is currently ranked #28,324 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ming include Mina, Minha, Mindy, Minerva, Minnie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.