Bright light or shining merit
Kongpheng is a traditional Hmong name typically given to boys. It is a compound name where 'Kong' often refers to merit or a bright object, and 'Pheng' relates to light or radiance. In Hmong culture, names are chosen to reflect positive attributes or hopes for the child's future character.
Less common today
Kongpheng isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,102 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
