Niko

Rank 287th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Niko was 287th most popular baby name for boys and 557th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,206 babies were named Niko in the United States. The gender distribution for "Niko" is 98.3% male and 1.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,786 babies in the United States were named Niko. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Niko is around 10 to 13 years old.

The name "Niko" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Niko include Nick and Nik.

Niko Meaning & Origin

Niko is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people", often evoking connotations of strength and leadership.

The name Niko is described as adventurous, exotic and enthusiastic.

Pronunciation

Niko is pronounced nee-koh in English. The name Niko has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Niko

  • The name Niko is used in several languages including Finnish, Croatian, Bulgarian, Georgian, and Greek. In many video games and movies, characters named Niko are often depicted as being strong or rebellious. One of the most recognized characters named Niko is Niko Bellic, the protagonist of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

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Geography

Where is the name Niko most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

Similar Sounding Names

Nico Nash Nikko Nick Nakoa Nyx Nyjah Nikki Nessiah Nika Nessa Nicco Nyasia Najee Nasiah Nakai Neko Nox Naisha Naysa Nissi Neiko Neeko Nicky Naksh

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