Yao
yao
US Popularity:25141
Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Born on Thursday
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. In China, Yao is historically more common as a surname and is listed among the "Eight Great Xings of High Antiquity." Of these eight ancient names, only Yao and Jiang remain in use today. A Thursday birth will take all the effort out of thinking of a name for your little bundle of joy. Friday to Wednesday, Yao are out of luck.
Yao Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Yao is currently #25141 in U.S. births
Boy:Yao is currently #29840 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#29840
in 2023
- 116
from 2021
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