Ngun
Primarily a girl's name of Burmese origin with 54 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
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Ngun is a girl's and boy's baby name of Burmese origin, from the Burmese ngwè or ngun, meaning 'silver' — one of Burma's most precious metals and a symbol of purity, beauty, and value in Burmese culture. Silver-meaning names have a long tradition across Asian cultures.
Ngun is used in Burmese and Chin communities in Myanmar and among diaspora communities worldwide. The Chin people of Myanmar and northeastern India have their own language traditions where silver-meaning names are used for girls as symbols of brightness and purity. For Burmese-American families, Ngun is a name that carries cultural identity and a clear, meaningful connection to their heritage.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ngun's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Ngun breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ngun's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ngun has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54 | — |
The Story of Ngun
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Ngun is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ngun are most likely born between 2012 and 2018.
How rare is Ngun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ngun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 54 births that decade.
Ngun by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2012–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | #13423 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9769 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11538 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14077 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12762 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16001 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16327 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Ngun as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ngun has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2018