Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: SH EH NG
Popularity Rank: #15,084
Sheng is a Chinese name meaning 'to arise' or 'to be born'. It can also mean 'life' or 'to give birth'. Sheng is a unisex name commonly given to both boys and girls in Chinese-speaking countries.
The name Sheng is of Chinese origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sheng is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and 59 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH NG
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Sheng is recorded 2,987 times globally, ranking it as the 15,084th most common name worldwide.
Sheng is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 801 occurrences, making it the 1,667th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Sheng is found among 1 in every 653 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #1,667 | 1 : 2,485 |
| Singapore | #970 | 1 : 1,483 |
| China | #397 | 1 : 653 |
| United States of America | #9,891 | 1 : 8,740 |
| Saudi Arabia | #11,916 | 1 : 15,064 |
| Philippines | #978 | 1 : 1,853 |
| Hong Kong | #2,207 | 1 : 3,477 |
| Taiwan | #557 | 1 : 1,959 |
| Italy | #9,774 | 1 : 10,750 |
| Kuwait | #4,738 | 1 : 7,733 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sheng from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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