Sheng

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How to Pronounce Sheng

Pronounced SHUNG /ˈʃʌŋ/Medium

Meaning: Sheng is a Hmong given name that appears in United States records with Hmong-American families, many of whom resettled after the nineteen-seventies. Hmong names carry meanings within the language and clan tradition; a single fixed English gloss is not reliably fixed, so it is fairer to name the heritage than to invent a translation.Low

In 30 seconds: Sheng is a Hmong given name used by Hmong-American families. Rare overall, it peaked in the late nineteen-eighties (said SHUNG).

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MeaningSheng is a Hmong given name that appears in United States records with Hmong-American families, many of whom resettled after the nineteen-seventies. Hmong names carry meanings within the language and clan tradition; a single fixed English gloss is not reliably fixed, so it is fairer to name the heritage than to invent a translation.

U.S. rank (2006)#19610 ↘ Falling

2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sheng is a Hmong given name, part of a naming tradition rooted in the Hmong language and clan system. Its appearance in American records tracks the arrival and growth of Hmong-American families.

It was never common nationally, only a few dozen girls a year at its high around 1989, concentrated in Hmong-American communities. Its arc reflects resettlement rather than mainstream fashion.

Did you know? Sheng belongs to the Hmong-American community, whose names entered United States records in numbers after resettlement in the late twentieth century.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Sheng — Hmong given name; Hmong-American cohort; gloss not fixed

Variations

SengShiengShengSheeng

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheng mean?

Sheng is a Hmong given name; a single fixed English meaning is not reliably established.

How do you pronounce Sheng?

It's said SHUNG /ˈʃʌŋ/, one syllable.

Is Sheng a boy or girl name?

Sheng is used as a girl's name.

Is Sheng a popular name?

No, it is rare in the United States, used mainly within Hmong-American families and peaking in the late nineteen-eighties.