At a glance
- In short
- Ang is a captivating unisex name with origins in Korean and Chinese cultures, associated with strength and resilience. Variations like Angela and Angelica are available.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2007 (#10,921)
- Babies in 2007
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 2007 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Ang
Ang is a captivating name with origins rooted in various cultures. In Korean, it is pronounced as "ahng" (/aŋ/), while in Chinese, it also carries the same pronunciation of "ahng" (/ɑŋ/). In English, on the other hand, Ang is pronounced as "ang" (/æŋ/). This simple yet distinctive name has gained popularity over the years and is associated with qualities such as strength and resilience. It can be used for both boys and girls. For those looking for alternative options, variations like Angela and Angelica are available. In the United States, Ang has been chosen as a name for newborns since at least 2007, with 6 occurrences that year, ranking it at number 10,920.
How to pronounce Ang
English
- Pronounced ang /æŋ/
Korean
- Pronounced ahng /aŋ/
Chinese
- Pronounced ahng /ɑŋ/
Popularity of Ang in the U.S.
Notable people named Ang
- Ang Lee is an acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker known for emotionally powerful films and two Academy Award wins.
- Ang Rita Sherpa was a Nepalese mountaineer nicknamed the Snow Leopard who climbed Mount Everest a record ten times without supplemental oxygen.
- Ang Kiukok was a Filipino painter of Chinese descent honored as a National Artist for Visual Arts.
- Ang Peng Siong is a Singaporean former swimmer, coach and two-time Olympian whose national freestyle records stood for decades.