Shao
Pronunciation: [ sh-OW ]
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 7 babies have been named Shao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,729 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,729
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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