Ming is a Chinese name of significant historical and cultural importance, derived from the Ming Dynasty that ruled China from 1368 to 1644. The character for Ming means 'brilliant' or 'bright,' reflecting the dynasty's innovative achievements in arts, literature, and science during its reign.
"The name Ming had a notable spike in popularity between 1993 and 2007, with the highest number of births recorded in 2007 (9). However, there was a decline afterwards, as seen by the lowest birth count in recent years being 5 (in 2013)."