Boy Name
Yao
"Can mean 'honored,' 'vast,' or 'outstanding' depending on the characters used."
About the Name Yao
Meaning
Can mean 'honored,' 'vast,' or 'outstanding' depending on the characters used.
Origin
ChineseGender
Boy
First Letter
YYao is a boy name of Chinese origin. The name means "Can mean 'honored,' 'vast,' or 'outstanding' depending on the characters used." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Chinese names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
-- 1970
#20 1980
#13 1990
#42 2000
#23 2010
#10 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Yao
- YM Yao Ming (basketball player)