Niko Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Niko is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Niko?
Niko is spelled N-I-K-O. The name has 4 letters.
Niko at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Niko may derive from the Greek root meaning “victory.”
- Origin
- The name Niko is commonly associated with Greek origins and may be a diminutive form of Nikolaos or similar names.
- Pronunciation
- NEE-koh · 2 syllables
Niko Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#325
Recorded Births1,046
- Girls usage rose 526 places to #6,116 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 19 places to #325 and recorded 42 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Niko Mean?
Niko may derive from the Greek root meaning “victory.”
Origin: The name Niko is commonly associated with Greek origins and may be a diminutive form of Nikolaos or similar names.
How Do You Pronounce Niko?
PronunciationNEE-koh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Niko?
- History
- Niko has been used in various forms in multiple cultures, often as a short form of longer names with a common root.
Niko Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,046 | #325 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,004 | #344 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,037 | #320 |
| 2022 | Girls | 20 | #5,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,192 | #287 |
| 2021 | Girls | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,173 | #290 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 870 | #358 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 743 | #415 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 549 | #517 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2017 | Boys | 507 | #549 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 439 | #612 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 425 | #629 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 432 | #618 |
When Was Niko Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
1,192 recorded births
National rank #287
2021 · Boys
1,173 recorded births
National rank #290
2025 · Boys
1,046 recorded births
National rank #325
2023 · Boys
1,037 recorded births
National rank #320
Where Niko Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| DE | #126 | 8 |
| NM | #134 | 14 |
| CT | #197 | 17 |
| CA | #201 | 185 |
| NV | #213 | 14 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| OR | #220 | 19 |