Gender: Male
Origin: Australian
Pronunciation: Y AO
Popularity Rank: #8,749
Yaw may be derived from Ya, a name whose meaning is God.
The name Yaw is of Australian origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yaw is commonly found in Ghana, United States of America, Italy, and 55 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AO
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
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At NamesLook, the name Yaw is recorded 5,998 times globally, ranking it as the 8,749th most common name worldwide.
Yaw is most prevalent in Ghana, with 3,204 occurrences, making it the 26th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Yaw is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #26 | 1 : 56 |
| United States of America | #5,246 | 1 : 3,849 |
| Italy | #3,849 | 1 : 2,949 |
| Malaysia | #3,449 | 1 : 5,545 |
| United Kingdom | #2,820 | 1 : 1,951 |
| Libya | #1,822 | 1 : 2,693 |
| Turkey | #5,167 | 1 : 6,156 |
| Netherlands | #4,747 | 1 : 4,080 |
| Canada | #4,881 | 1 : 4,812 |
| Spain | #6,831 | 1 : 8,835 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yaw from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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