Kao vs Tamba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kao

Boy #26,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rice; brightness"

Origin: Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Laotian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,042
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kao Rank #26,042
Tamba Rank #26,225

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26225 for Tamba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Tamba ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

If you choose Tamba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kao or Tamba more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Tamba at #26225 in the United States.

What do Kao and Tamba mean?

Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Kao and Tamba boy or girl names?

Kao is primarily a boy name. Tamba is primarily a boy name.

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