Niko
How to say it: NEE-koh · /ˈnikoʊ/
Short form of Nikolaos; from Greek nikē (victory) + laos (people), meaning 'victory of the people'.
Niko was the 120th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,046 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #70 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #120 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,046 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,017 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #70 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth for Niko has come almost entirely in recent decades, culminating in the 2020s. At its peak today, it is expected to rise further.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with soft tones that travel well. Milo and Theo share its style.
Middle names that flow with Niko →
Nicknames
- Nik
Honouring a Niko in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Niko is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Niko
- Niko Kovač (born 1971)Croatian footballer and manager
- Niko Kranjčar (born 1984)Croatian footballer
- Niko Pirosmani (1862–1918)Georgian artist
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