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Ao
UnisexMeaning of Ao: Chinese: 'brave or proud'
Ao is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11150th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11150
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
18
First recorded 2018 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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