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Bao
UnisexMeaning of Bao: Chinese: 'treasure' or 'precious'
Bao is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7266th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7266
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,430
First recorded 1976 · peak 1990
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
59% boys · 41% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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