How popular is the name Nao in 2025?

Nao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Nao most popular?

Nao peaked in 1998, reaching #8016 among US girl names.

Nao will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Nao entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #8016 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#8016

peak (1998)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Nao are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Nao alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nao in 2025?: Nao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Nao most popular?: Nao peaked in 1998, reaching #8016 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Nao with classmates?: Nao will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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