Yao
yao
US Popularity:28761
Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Born on Thursday; Handsome, good-looking
Yao is a gender-neutral name of Ghanaian and Chinese origin, meaning "born on Thursday." It is a popular name among the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, a reasonable statement given its one in seven chance of occurring. Yao is also used as a last name and is one of the oldest-known last names in China and is said to mean “handsome" or “good-looking.” A Thursday birth will take all the effort out of thinking of a name for your beautiful little bundle of joy.
How Popular Is The Name Yao?
U.S. Births
Overall:Yao is currently #28761 in U.S. births
Boy:Yao is currently #14050 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Yao, April 2024
Behind the Name, Yaw, April 2024
Name Doctor, Yao
My China Roots, Yao 姚 Surname Origins
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