Gender: Unisex
Pronunciation: Y AW
Popularity Rank: #12,900
Yao may be derived from Ya, a name whose meaning is God.
The name Yao is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Yao is commonly found in United States of America, China, Singapore, and 70 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AW
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Yao is recorded 3,668 times globally, ranking it as the 12,900th most common name worldwide.
Yao is most prevalent in United States of America, with 441 occurrences, making it the 5,519th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Yao is found among 1 in every 337 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,519 | 1 : 4,102 |
| China | #210 | 1 : 337 |
| Singapore | #906 | 1 : 1,375 |
| Malaysia | #3,323 | 1 : 5,322 |
| France | #4,378 | 1 : 4,391 |
| Italy | #6,758 | 1 : 6,462 |
| United Kingdom | #4,128 | 1 : 3,244 |
| Hong Kong | #1,693 | 1 : 2,603 |
| Colombia | #7,134 | 1 : 8,894 |
| Ghana | #813 | 1 : 1,279 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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