Gender: Male
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Ambitious or surpassing, Excellent
Pronunciation: chow, tʃaʊ, CH AW
Popularity Rank: #15,424
Originating from the Chinese language, Chao means 'surpassing' or 'going above and beyond'. It signifies someone who is ambitious, determined, and always striving for excellence.
The name Chao is of Chinese origin and means Ambitious or surpassing, Excellent. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chao is commonly found in China, United States of America, Singapore, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: chow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): tʃaʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AW
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Chao is recorded 2,900 times globally, ranking it as the 15,424th most common name worldwide.
Chao is most prevalent in China, with 442 occurrences, making it the 206th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Chao is found among 1 in every 330 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| China | #206 | 1 : 330 |
| United States of America | #6,361 | 1 : 4,929 |
| Singapore | #1,178 | 1 : 1,871 |
| Macao | #175 | 1 : 441 |
| Malaysia | #7,135 | 1 : 13,010 |
| Hong Kong | #1,866 | 1 : 2,906 |
| India | #4,462 | 1 : 6,570 |
| France | #8,711 | 1 : 10,777 |
| United Kingdom | #5,526 | 1 : 4,809 |
| Italy | #9,712 | 1 : 10,653 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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