Light, sun, or clear
In Hmong culture, the name Yeng is often associated with brightness and clarity, frequently linked to the concept of light or the sun. It is a traditional name that carries positive connotations of openness and vitality. While rare in the United States, it remains a meaningful choice within Hmong-American communities.
Less common today
Yeng isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,250 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hmong-American poet and writer
