Thao
Pronunciation: [ th-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 192 babies have been named Thao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,249 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,249
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Thao is also used as a girl name, ranked #60837.
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About the Name Thao
Thao is a boy name .
Is Thao a boy or girl name? Thao is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,249 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,837. Thao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thao is currently ranked #26,249 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Thao include Thaddeus, Thatcher, Thane, Thang, Thayer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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