Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Chinese surname meaning "press" or "squeeze".
Pronunciation: Yap, /jæp/, Y AE P
Popularity Rank: #5,153
Yap is a Chinese surname which may be derived from the Cantonese word meaning "press" or "squeeze". It is also a common name in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The name Yap is of Chinese origin and means Chinese surname meaning "press" or "squeeze".. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Yap is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, Cameroon, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Yap
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /jæp/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AE P
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Yap is recorded 11,335 times globally, ranking it as the 5,153th most common name worldwide.
Yap is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 9,136 occurrences, making it the 59th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Yap is found among 1 in every 218 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #59 | 1 : 218 |
| Singapore | #171 | 1 : 299 |
| Cameroon | #4,881 | 1 : 12,940 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #931 | 1 : 3,067 |
| United Kingdom | #15,771 | 1 : 20,304 |
| Hong Kong | #9,307 | 1 : 16,970 |
| United States of America | #46,868 | 1 : 72,364 |
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