Gender: Unisex
Pronunciation: lao, laʊ, L AW
Popularity Rank: #29,186
The name Lao has no specific origin or meaning recorded. It is a unique and unconventional name that can be interpreted in various ways by different individuals.
Lao may be derived from La, a name whose meaning is Sun.
The name Lao is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Lao is commonly found in Macao, Malaysia, United States of America, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lao
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): laʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AW
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Lao is recorded 1,243 times globally, ranking it as the 29,186th most common name worldwide.
Lao is most prevalent in Macao, with 262 occurrences, making it the 166th most popular name in the country.
In Macao, the name Lao is found among 1 in every 414 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | #166 | 1 : 414 |
| Malaysia | #7,135 | 1 : 13,010 |
| United States of America | #16,600 | 1 : 17,564 |
| France | #11,984 | 1 : 16,506 |
| Singapore | #4,057 | 1 : 7,533 |
| Hong Kong | #3,986 | 1 : 6,629 |
| Italy | #15,046 | 1 : 19,073 |
| Mexico | #9,875 | 1 : 14,529 |
| Colombia | #17,170 | 1 : 27,439 |
| China | #1,379 | 1 : 3,468 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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