The baby name Zhao is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Zhào (pinyin, 4th tone) — approx. 'jow' (rhymes with 'how') with a falling tone; IPA: [tʂaʊ̯˥˩].
Zhao is Chinese in Origin.
The baby name Zhao is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Zhào (pinyin, 4th tone) — approx. 'jow' (rhymes with 'how') with a falling tone; IPA: [tʂaʊ̯˥˩].
Zhao is Chinese in Origin.
Zhao is a Chinese name written 赵 (simplified) / 趙 (traditional), pronounced Zhào in Mandarin (falling tone). It is foremost a surname, rooted in the ancient State of Zhao of the Warring States period and elevated when the Song imperial house bore it, prompting its place at the head of the classic Hundred Family Surnames rhyme. As a character, it functions mainly as a family and place name in modern Chinese rather than carrying an everyday lexical meaning.
Transliterations and regional forms include Chao (Wade–Giles/older romanization), Chiu (Cantonese), and Jao in some Portuguese-influenced contexts; cognates appear across East Asia as Korean Jo/Cho (조/趙), Japanese Chō (ちょう/趙), and Vietnamese Triệu. Usage is overwhelmingly as a surname, though it sometimes appears as a modern, heritage-affirming unisex given name in the diaspora or as part of compound given names. Notable bearers span politics, scholarship, and the arts across Chinese history.
| Zhao Ziyang Zhao Ziyang was a Chinese politician best known for serving as premier of China in the 1980s and later as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. He was premier from 1980 to 1987, vice chairman of the CCP from 1981 to 1982, and general secretary from 1987 to 1989. | Zhao Wei Zhao Wei is a well-known Chinese actress and filmmaker, most famous for her role in the television series 'My Fair Princess'. She has also starred in films like 'Shaolin Soccer' and 'Red Cliff'. Born in 1976, she has become one of the most popular actresses in China. | Ban Zhao Ban Zhao was a Chinese historian and scholar best known for helping complete the Book of Han and for writing Lessons for Women. She was also a philosopher and politician during the Han dynasty. |
| Emperor Zhao of Han Emperor Zhao of Han is best known as the eighth emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 87 to 74 BC. Born Liu Fuling, he became emperor at a very young age and was the youngest son of Emperor Wu. | Zhao Tuo Zhao Tuo was a prominent figure during the Qin dynasty, best known for founding the Nanyue Kingdom in southern China and northern Vietnam. He played a crucial role in expanding Chinese influence in the region during his reign. | King Zhaoxiang of Qin King Zhaoxiang of Qin was a prominent ruler of the Qin state during the Warring States period in ancient China. He is most famous for his military campaigns that expanded Qin's territory, setting the stage for the unification of China under the Qin dynasty. His reign marked significant developments in the centralization of power and military strategy. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| CN | 0 | #60 | 26 | 3,857 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #106 | 302 | 9,639 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #148 | 274 | 8,829 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #208 | 16 | 5,842 |
| SG | 0 | #233 | 37 | 11,010 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #248 | 4 | 6,592 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #256 | 8 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Boys | 1998 | #287 | 7 | 1,858 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #320 | 11 | 12,352 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| HK | 0 | #339 | 10 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #369 | 225 | 18,916 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #402 | 7 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2009 | #408 | 3 | 2,801 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #423 | 284 | 17,960 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #485 | 43 | 12,905 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #531 | 85 | 16,104 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #913 | 18 | 5,610 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #919 | 7 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #933 | 19 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #943 | 10 | 5,697 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #947 | 48 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #969 | 15 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 112 | 25,439 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 16 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,165 | 12 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,387 | 85 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,396 | 51 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,594 | 21 | 28,008 |
Zhao is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:
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