Name meaning & stats
Nao
Nao. 118 US babies since 1940, peak 2003. Notable Naos are 2.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2003
118 US babies were named Nao between 1940 and 2025.
Nao around the world
- France: 155 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 2,218 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Naos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.9× | Medium · 22 people |
| Singer | 2.3× | Medium · 15 people |
| Model | 2.0× | Low · 9 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Naos show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2003)