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Yo

Pronunciation: [ y-OH ]

Girl Name #11,906 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yo is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-OH.

Popularity Over Time

#11,906
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#11,906
Total SSA Count
9

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yo

Is Yo a boy or girl name?
Yo is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Yo?
Yo is pronounced y-OH.
How popular is the name Yo?
Yo is currently ranked #11906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Yo a common or rare name?
Yo is an uncommon name, ranked #11906 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yo

Yo is a girl name .

Yo is currently ranked #11,906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Yo include Yoselin, Yocheved, Yolanda, Yohana, Yohanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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