Unisex Name

Ming

"Chinese name meaning 'bright', 'shining', 'clear', or 'intelligent'."

Ranked #9549 for baby names

About the Name Ming

Meaning

Chinese name meaning 'bright', 'shining', 'clear', or 'intelligent'.

Origin

Chinese

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

Boy Rank

#9549

Ming is a unisex name of Chinese origin. The name means "Chinese name meaning 'bright', 'shining', 'clear', or 'intelligent'." and Currently ranked #9549 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Chinese names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

#17

1960

#54

1970

#98

1980

#105

1990

#137

2000

#54

2010

#21

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ming

MW Ming-Na Wen (actress and voice actor)

Names Similar to Ming

Min