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Yiheng

♂ Boy

Pronounced yee-HUNG /jiːˈhʌŋ/Medium

Meaning: A romanized Chinese given name (pinyin Yiheng). The meaning depends on the characters chosen; the heng element is often 'constant; persevering; enduring', with yi carrying senses like 'one' or 'resolute'. Written in Latin letters the sense cannot be fixed, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Chinese name: Yiheng often carries 'persevering; constant' by character (said 'yee-HUNG'). The sense varies, which we note.
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Origin LowChinese
MeaningA romanized Chinese given name (pinyin Yiheng). The meaning depends on the characters chosen; the heng element is often 'constant; persevering; enduring', with yi carrying senses like 'one' or 'resolute'. Written in Latin letters the sense cannot be fixed, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10646 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520172025

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

Yiheng is a romanized Chinese name (pinyin). Its meaning rides the chosen characters: heng is commonly 'constant; persevering; enduring', while yi can be 'one' or 'resolute'. Written in Latin letters the exact sense cannot be fixed, which we note. It reaches the U.S. through Chinese-heritage families (said 'yee-HUNG').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Chinese-heritage families. Rare, heritage-rich, and distinctive.

Did you know? Yiheng is a romanized Chinese given name whose meaning depends on the characters — the heng element often 'constant; enduring' — so the Latin spelling alone leaves it open, which we note (said 'yee-HUNG').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yiheng — Romanized Chinese name; meaning by character; noted uncertain

Variations

YihengYihang

Nicknames

YiHeng

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yiheng mean?

Yiheng is a Chinese name whose sense depends on the characters — the heng part often 'constant; persevering'; the romanized form leaves it open, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yiheng?

It's said yee-HUNG /jiːˈhʌŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yiheng a boy or girl name?

Yiheng is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yiheng?

Yiheng is a rare given name in the U.S., carried mainly by Chinese-heritage families.

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