Moon
Gaonou is a traditional Hmong name typically given to girls, derived from the Hmong words for 'moon'. It carries a celestial significance and is often chosen to reflect beauty and light. In Hmong culture, names are frequently descriptive of nature or virtues.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Gaonou in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
