Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Yao
//ˈjaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19843 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yao'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.
Yao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yao |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Yao through the decades
- Yao peaked in 1984, when 10 babies were named Yao in the US.