The nameNao
Nao is a short name, mostly given to boys in France, rising since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Japanese
Meaning
In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used.
Origin
Japanese, a unisex name in Japan.
History
First given in France in the late 1990s, Nao grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Nao
Nao in France
775thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (105 births)
1,080babies named Nao in France since 1900
Nao was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 475 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Nao. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Nao in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 78 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nao mean?
In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used.
What is the origin of the name Nao?
Japanese, a unisex name in Japan.
Is Nao a girl's or a boy's name?
Nao is a boy's name.