Mao
Pronunciation: [ m-OW ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Mao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 285 babies have been named Mao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,012 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,012
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Boy Name
Mao is also used as a boy name, ranked #30953.
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About the Name Mao
Mao is a girl name .
Is Mao a boy or girl name? Mao is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,012 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,953. Mao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mao is currently ranked #59,012 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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