NAME PROFILE
Yao
Derived from the Japanese Shinto deity of rice and prosperity, and the Finnish word associated with the expansive Lake Inari, the name signifies abundance and success. It describes a personality that is clever, spirited, and deeply connected to nature, reflecting a person who is both a provider and a creative visionary.
Key Stats
| Total births | 108 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1984 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Finnish, Japanese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Inari Niemi (Director, Summertime) · Inari Fern (Actress, The Gaze) · Inari Vaks (Professional Basketball Player, TalTech) · Inari (Character, Naruto) · Inari Salo (Professional Ice Hockey Player, KalPa)
Nicknames & Diminutives
InnieAriNariRin
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