Yao
Pronunciation: [ y-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 108 babies have been named Yao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yao is past its peak , currently ranked #37,687 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,687
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yao
Yao is a boy name .
Yao is currently ranked #37,687 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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