Mao

Female

Meaning

dance cherry blossom

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/maʊ/

Traits associated with the name Mao:

Dogs named Mao tend to be loving, loyal, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Mao?

Naming your dog Mao suggests that you have an appreciation for Chinese culture and/or history. It could also suggest that you admire the former Chinese leader Mao Zedong and his legacy.

Is Mao a good dog name?

Mao is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Mao isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,093
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,520
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Mao is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mao was, in the past month, the 4124th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Mao is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Mao was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Mao's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Mao is most adored in Michigan, Virginia and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Mao.

Most popular breeds named Mao:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Bichon Frise
  3. Dachshund
  4. Collie
  5. Golden Retriever

Mao is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Associated with a popular anime character and a common female name.

Dog names like Mao:

Dance
Mi
beautiful
May
Goddess Maia Or Family Of Matthew
Beautiful fragrance
Mae
Goddess of song
A grumpy character from the sitcom of the same name
Mao dog name meaning

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