Pao is of Chinese origin, meaning "precious" or "treasure". It's composed of two characters, "宝" (bǎo) and "女" (nǔ), which together represent wealth and woman respectively. Pao is a unisex name, often used for both boys and girls, reflecting the balance between traditional and modern naming practices in Chinese culture.
The name Pao experienced a surge in popularity between 1979 and 1991, peaking at 29 births in 1991. However, the number of newborns with this name dropped significantly thereafter, averaging around 6 to 7 births per year from 1994 onwards.