Gender: Male
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Peach, Longevity, Great Waves, Way or path
Pronunciation: Tow, /taʊ/, T AW
Popularity Rank: #13,324
The name Tao is of Chinese origin and means 'way' or 'path'. In Chinese philosophy, Tao represents the natural order of the universe or the underlying principle of reality.
The name Tao is of Chinese origin and means Peach, Longevity, Great Waves, Way or path. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Tao is commonly found in China, France, United States of America, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Tow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /taʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AW
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Tao is recorded 3,514 times globally, ranking it as the 13,324th most common name worldwide.
Tao is most prevalent in China, with 525 occurrences, making it the 170th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Tao is found among 1 in every 277 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| China | #170 | 1 : 277 |
| France | #3,099 | 1 : 2,774 |
| United States of America | #5,939 | 1 : 4,523 |
| Singapore | #1,041 | 1 : 1,638 |
| Hong Kong | #1,133 | 1 : 1,670 |
| Italy | #6,617 | 1 : 6,290 |
| United Kingdom | #4,571 | 1 : 3,704 |
| Malaysia | #8,926 | 1 : 17,309 |
| Canada | #3,525 | 1 : 3,066 |
| Spain | #7,114 | 1 : 9,363 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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