Ao vs Dai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Dai Rank #14,586

Ao is more popular, ranked #14516 vs #14586 for Dai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ao ___

  • Ao James
  • Ao River
  • Ao Blue
  • Ao Kai
  • Ao Finn
  • Ao Stone

Dai ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ao

Ki Haru Ryo Kai Sora

If you choose Dai

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Dai more popular?

Ao is more popular, ranked #14516 compared to Dai at #14586 in the United States.

What do Ao and Dai mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ao and Dai boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Dai is primarily a boy name.

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