unisex name
Sao
- Origin Amis
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 100
Sao is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 25% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1987 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Sao is a name of Amis origin.
- Peaked in France in 2022, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sao over time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How popular is Sao?
In 2025, Sao was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Sao is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Sao
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Sao also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sao over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Sao
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Sao — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Sao
How popular is the name Sao?
In 2025, Sao was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Sao a girl's or a boy's name?
Sao is used for both girls and boys. About 25% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sao?
Sao has 1 syllable.
When was Sao most popular?
Sao peaked in 2022, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sao a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sao currently ranks #5,205 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.