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Ying

Pronunciation: [ y-IHNG ]

Boy Name #40,386 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ying is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-IHNG.

Parents who love the name Ying often also consider Demitrice, Rhyne, .

Popularity Over Time

#40,386
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#40,386
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ying

Is Ying a boy or girl name?
Ying is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40386. As a girl name, it is ranked #33579. Ying is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ying?
Ying is pronounced y-IHNG.
How popular is the name Ying?
Ying is currently ranked #40386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Ying a common or rare name?
Ying is an uncommon name, ranked #40386 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ying

Ying is a boy name .

Is Ying a boy or girl name? Ying is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,386 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,579. Ying is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ying is currently ranked #40,386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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