Ping is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, derived from the Mandarin word 'ping' which means calm or peaceful. It gained international popularity through notable individuals such as Pingali Venkatesa, an Indian engineer and industrialist, and Pong (also spelled Ping), a popular video game created by Atari in 1972.
"Ping was quite popular among parents twice in recent history, with five babies being named Ping each in 1976 and again in 1994."