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Thao
GirlMeaning of Thao: Vietnamese: 'dutiful' or 'respectful'
Thao is a girl's name most strongly associated with Vietnamese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 15677th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#15677
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,237
First recorded 1975 · peak 1984
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
16% boys · 84% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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