Yao
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ewe Of Ghana Name Meaning "Born On Thursday."
- Origin
- African
Yao Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 108 baby boys have been named Yao. The name peaked in 1984 with 10 US births that year (rank #4210).
Top States for Yao
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yao births are: California (11).
Other African-Origin Names Like Yao
If you like Yao's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
3-Letter Names Starting with Y
Names with Yao's exact length and starting letter: Yas, Yem, Yen, Yul.
Quick Facts About Yao
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Compare Yao to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Yao against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).