Nao
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 95 babies have been named Nao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nao is past its peak , currently ranked #46,333 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,333
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Boy Name
Nao is also used as a boy name, ranked #15015.
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About the Name Nao
Nao is a girl name .
Is Nao a boy or girl name? Nao is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,333 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,015. Nao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nao is currently ranked #46,333 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nao include Naomi, Naomie, Naomy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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