Gender: Male
Origin: French
Pronunciation: M AW
Popularity Rank: #9,718
Mao may be derived from Ma, a name whose meaning is Legend, Horse, Talented.
The name Mao is of French origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Mao is commonly found in Colombia, Italy, France, and 82 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Mao is recorded 5,250 times globally, ranking it as the 9,718th most common name worldwide.
Mao is most prevalent in Colombia, with 2,195 occurrences, making it the 922th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Mao is found among 1 in every 492 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #922 | 1 : 588 |
| Italy | #4,117 | 1 : 3,258 |
| France | #4,268 | 1 : 4,261 |
| United States of America | #7,758 | 1 : 6,393 |
| Japan | #329 | 1 : 492 |
| Cameroon | #1,564 | 1 : 2,885 |
| Singapore | #2,224 | 1 : 3,817 |
| China | #526 | 1 : 1,040 |
| Peru | #4,331 | 1 : 7,889 |
| Mexico | #6,088 | 1 : 7,570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mao from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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