Niko
Niko: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Niko
- A diminutive of the male given names Nikola, Nikolas, and Nikolaos, from Greek.
How popular is Niko?
Since 1880, 506 girls and 14,629 boys in the U.S. have been named Niko (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2959 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #287 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #325 for boys, with 1,065 babies given the name.
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Niko FAQ
What does the name Niko mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Nikola, Nikolas, and Nikolaos, from Greek.
How popular is the name Niko?
Since 1880, 506 girls and 14,629 boys in the U.S. have been named Niko (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2959 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #287 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #325 for boys, with 1,065 babies given the name.
Is Niko a boy or girl name?
Niko is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 506 girls and 14,629 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.