Ying
Pronunciation: [ y-IHNG ]
Ying is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,579 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ying first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 260 babies have been named Ying in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ying is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,579 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,579
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ying is also used as a boy name, ranked #40386.
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About the Name Ying
Ying is a girl name .
Is Ying a boy or girl name? Ying is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,579 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,386. Ying is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ying is currently ranked #33,579 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis