Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Kao
//ˈkaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19813 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kao |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 54 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Kao through the decades
- Kao peaked in 1981, when 54 babies were named Kao in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2023), use of Kao has fallen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.