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Qing

ching /tʃɪŋ/ Chinese Mandarin

At a glance

In short
Qing is a Chinese name pronounced as "ching" in Mandarin. It represents purity, clarity, and tranquility, making it a distinctive and elegant choice for parents.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2003 (#15,784)
Babies in 2003
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
2003 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Qing

Qing is a predominantly female name of Chinese origin. In Chinese Mandarin, it is pronounced as "ching" (/tʃɪŋ/). This name has a rich cultural heritage and carries various associations. In Chinese culture, Qing represents purity, clarity, and tranquility. It can also be translated to mean "green" or "young." With its elegant sound and unique meaning, Qing is a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name that embodies grace and serenity. Despite its uncommonness in the United States, Qing has been given to a handful of newborns in recent years, with five occurrences reported in 2003.

How to pronounce Qing

Chinese Mandarin

Popularity of Qing in the U.S.

Qing appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2003, ranked #15,784 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Qing in the U.S. in 2003, ranked #15,784 among girl names.
  • Girls named Qing (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 2003. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2003 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2003515,784new

Notable people named Qing

  • Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, known as Qing Madi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer who rose to fame with See Finish and Ole.
  • Qing Nie is a mathematician and systems biology researcher at the University of California, Irvine.
  • Qing Zhao is a Cornell engineering professor known for her expertise in decision-making under uncertainty, infrastructure networks and communication systems.