Yo
Pronunciation: [ y-OH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 9 babies have been named Yo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,906 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,906
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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