Yao

Yao is a baby boy name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Yao appears in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.

Popularity Snapshot For Yao

Yao appears in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records.

The name has appeared in national records since 1984 and shows 108 recorded births between 1984 and 2023.

Is Yao Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?

Across its recorded history through 2023, Yao has been used as a boy name.

Why Parents Compare Yao

Parents comparing Yao often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.

Names like Yao are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.

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