Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: Shyow, ʃaʊ, ZH AW
Popularity Rank: #6,719
The name Xiao means 'dawn' or 'filial piety' in Chinese. It is a unisex name that is commonly used for both boys and girls in Chinese-speaking countries.
Xiao may be derived from Xia, a name whose meaning is Welcoming, Hospitable, Rosy Clouds.
The name Xiao is of Chinese origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Xiao is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Shyow
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ʃaʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ZH AW
ZH: Pronounce as in "measure" (M EH ZH ER)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Xiao is recorded 8,303 times globally, ranking it as the 6,719th most common name worldwide.
Xiao is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 3,397 occurrences, making it the 328th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Xiao is found among 1 in every 221 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #328 | 1 : 586 |
| Singapore | #233 | 1 : 383 |
| China | #122 | 1 : 221 |
| United States of America | #4,717 | 1 : 3,338 |
| Italy | #3,929 | 1 : 3,040 |
| Hong Kong | #969 | 1 : 1,364 |
| France | #5,137 | 1 : 5,388 |
| United Kingdom | #3,281 | 1 : 2,353 |
| Spain | #4,885 | 1 : 5,408 |
| Canada | #3,577 | 1 : 3,121 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Xiao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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