Tao
Pronunciation: [ t-OW ]
Tao is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,634 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 10 babies have been named Tao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,634 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,634
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Tao is also used as a boy name, ranked #12100.
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About the Name Tao
Tao is a girl name .
Is Tao a boy or girl name? Tao is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,634 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,100. Tao is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tao is currently ranked #10,634 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis