Hao
Pronunciation: [ h-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 442 babies have been named Hao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hao is past its peak , currently ranked #40,163 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,163
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hao
Hao is a boy name .
Is Hao a boy or girl name? Hao is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,163 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #52,991. Hao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hao is currently ranked #40,163 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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