Niko Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Niko is popular in various countries, including Slovenia, Croatia, and Germany

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A Deep Dive

Niko Overview

Meaning

Victory of the people

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Nikolaos,” which combines “nike” (victory) and “laos” (people).

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈniːkoʊ/

Popularity

Niko is favored in several countries, including Greece, Finland, and Slovenia. In 2023, Niko ranked #413 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Energetic, adventurous, modern

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Nicholas, symbolizing generosity and protection.

Name Day

December 6 (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Niko Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Nico, Nikolai, Nikolette, Nikolas, Nikoleta

Common Nicknames

Niko, Nikky, Niks, Koey, Nikk

Diminutives

Nik, Ko, Niks, Nini, Koko

Famous People

  • Niko Kranjčar
    (Croatian Soccer Player)
  • Niko Kovac
    (Croatian Soccer Coach)
  • Niko Goodrum
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Niko Nicotera
    (British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Niko Bellic
    ("Grand Theft Auto IV," Video Game)
  • Niko
    ("Niko and the Sword of Light," TV Series)
  • Niko Polastri
    ("Killing Eve," TV Series)
  • "Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble"
    (Film)

What Is the Meaning of Niko?

Niko translates to “victory of the people.” Those named Niko are often perceived as charismatic and strong leaders, embodying qualities of success and influence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Niko?

The name Niko is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which combines “nike,” meaning victory, and “laos,” meaning people. It is widely used in various cultures, particularly in Greece and Eastern Europe.

Niko Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Niko in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2902021#2872022#3192023
Top 3 Rankings#2872022#2902021#3192023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Niko

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023319
(-32 from 2022)
1033
(-158 from 2022)
0.05641
2022287
(+3 from 2021)
1191
(+22 from 2021)
0.06359
2021290
(+67 from 2020)
1169
(+299 from 2020)
0.06239
2020357
(+63 from 2019)
870
(+130 from 2019)
0.04704
2019420
(+96 from 2018)
740
(+191 from 2018)
0.03851
2018516
(+33 from 2017)
549
(+42 from 2017)
0.02824
2017549
(+63 from 2016)
507
(+68 from 2016)
0.02562
2016612
(+17 from 2015)
439
(+14 from 2015)
0.02167
2015629
(-11 from 2014)
425
(-6 from 2014)
0.02079
2014618
(-32 from 2013)
431
(-2 from 2013)
0.02103
2013586
(+97 from 2012)
433
(+87 from 2012)
0.02143
2012683
(+64 from 2011)
346
(+43 from 2011)
0.01705
2011747
(+41 from 2010)
303
(+25 from 2010)
0.01492
2010788
(+24 from 2009)
278
(+5 from 2009)
0.01353
2009812
(+16 from 2008)
273
(+9 from 2008)
0.01287
2008828
(+84 from 2007)
264
(+47 from 2007)
0.01211
2007912
(+64 from 2006)
217
(+27 from 2006)
0.00980
2006976
(+59 from 2005)
190
(+28 from 2005)
0.00867
20051035
(-78 from 2004)
162
(-13 from 2004)
0.00762
2004957
(-31 from 2003)
175
(-2 from 2003)
0.00828
2003926
(+68 from 2002)
177
(+19 from 2002)
0.00842
2002994
(-58 from 2001)
158
(-8 from 2001)
0.00765
2001936
(+102 from 2000)
166
(+26 from 2000)
0.00803
20001038
(+48 from 1999)
140
(+17 from 1999)
0.00670
19991086
(-138 from 1998)
123
(-25 from 1998)
0.00603
1998948
(-26 from 1997)
148
(+1 from 1997)
0.00730
1997922
(-20 from 1996)
147
(+1 from 1996)
0.00736
1996902
(-69 from 1995)
146
(-20 from 1995)
0.00729
1995833
(+25 from 1994)
166
(+10 from 1994)
0.00825
1994858
(+43 from 1993)
156
(+14 from 1993)
0.00765
1993901
(-11 from 1992)
142
(+1 from 1992)
0.00687
1992890
(-103 from 1991)
141
(-29 from 1991)
0.00672
1991787
(-11 from 1990)
170
(-1 from 1990)
0.00802
1990776
(+69 from 1989)
171
(+30 from 1989)
0.00795
1989845
(+319 from 1988)
141
(+66 from 1988)
0.00673
19881164
(+2793 from 1987)
75
(+64 from 1987)
0.00375
19873957
(+1377 from 1986)
11
(+4 from 1986)
0.00056
19865334
(-1933 from 1985)
7
(-6 from 1985)
0.00036
19853401
(-787 from 1984)
13
(-5 from 1984)
0.00068
19842614
(-273 from 1983)
18
(-3 from 1983)
0.00096
19832341
(+2660 from 1982)
21
(+14 from 1982)
0.00113
19825001
(-1973 from 1981)
7
(-7 from 1981)
0.00037
19813028
(+2496 from 1980)
14
(+8 from 1980)
0.00075
19805524
(-169 from 1979)
6
No change from 1979
0.00032
19795355
(-1198 from 1978)
6
(-2 from 1978)
0.00033
19784157
(+8 from 1977)
8
No change from 1977
0.00047
19774165
(+632 from 1975)
8
(+2 from 1975)
0.00047
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19754797
(-1239 from 1974)
6
(-3 from 1974)
0.00037
19743558
(-1153 from 1973)
9
(-7 from 1973)
0.00055
19732405
(+255 from 1972)
16
(+3 from 1972)
0.00099
19722660
(+153 from 1971)
13
(+1 from 1971)
0.00078
19712813
(+469 from 1970)
12
(+3 from 1970)
0.00066
19703282
(+1122 from 1969)
9
(+4 from 1969)
0.00047
19694404
(-734 from 1968)
5
(-1 from 1968)
0.00027
19683670
(+275 from 1966)
6
(+1 from 1966)
0.00034
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19663945
(+91 from 1962)
5
No change from 1962
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19624036
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00024
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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19450
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19430
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19420
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19380
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19370
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18890
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18810
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Niko

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2142021#2212022#2482023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3032021#2902022#2792023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3552021#3272022#3492023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2712021#3182022#2692023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2702021#3332022#3372023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2192021#2962022#2942023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2342021#2692022#2492023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3032021#2882022#3442023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2592021#2032022#2952023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3222021#3762022#2422023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3112021#1892022#3142023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3092021#2402022#3382023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2702021#1642022#1952023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3072021#2742022#4042023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2952021#3082022#4812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4112021#4482022#4042023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3272021#3002022#3202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3002021#3522022#4252023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3412021#2602022#3912023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2332021#1532022#4662023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2172021#1782022#2022023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2722021#3152022#4072023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2732021#2792022#2332023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2542021#3292022#2412023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6142021#6002022#4722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1832021#1762022#1552023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4602021#4132022#4882023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5672021#4062022#5672023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2842020#1472021#2482023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4542021#4382022#4182023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3572021#4172022#4872023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2462021#2732022#3922023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6232019#2982021#3752022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4772021#3832022#4162023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4932021#3082022#4012023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2692020#3772021#3302023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5822020#7312021#8612023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6072019#6192021#4652022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2592021#1902023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1941995#1942021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2122012#2412021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1632022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4152023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5932022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2622023

Popularity Rankings for Niko in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Croatia

Croatia flagCroatia#82021#92022#112023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#452010

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#642020#472021#502022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1122021#992022#962023

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#992021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1852015#1552020#1602021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2702021#2642022#2362023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3002021#3022022#2442023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4012021#4252022#3042023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3252020#4482021#3372022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3952023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4252022#4192023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4862020#7152021#5402022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5562020#5722022#5162023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8252019#7552020#5562021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Niko a Name for Boys or Girls?

In many Western countries, Niko is typically given to boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Niko

Niko in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Niko Kranjčar (Soccer Player, born 1984): A Croatian professional soccer player who played for several top clubs in Europe and represented his national team.
  • Niko Kovac (Soccer Coach, born 1971): A Croatian soccer coach and former player, who has managed top clubs in Germany and led the Croatian national team.
  • Niko Goodrum (Baseball Player, born 1992): An American professional baseball player who plays as an infielder in Major League Baseball.
  • Niko Nicotera (Actor, born 1981): A British actor recognized for his role in the TV series "Sons of Anarchy."
  • Niko Hülkenberg (Racing Driver, born 1987): A German professional racing driver who has competed in Formula One.
  • Niko Pirosmani (Painter, 1862–1918): A Georgian primitivist painter whose works are celebrated for their simplicity and depth.
  • Niko Lalos (Football Player, born 1997): An American football player who plays as a defensive end in the NFL.
  • Niko Bellic ("Grand Theft Auto IV," 2008 Video Game): A war veteran from Eastern Europe who moves to Liberty City to pursue the American Dream but gets entangled in a life of crime.
  • Niko ("Niko and the Sword of Light," 2017 TV Series): A young champion who embarks on a quest to save his world from darkness with a magical sword.
  • Niko Polastri ("Killing Eve," 2018 TV Series): The husband of MI5 officer Eve Polastri who gets caught up in her dangerous world of espionage and assassination.
  • "Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble" (2012 Film): An animated film about a young reindeer named Niko who has to deal with the arrival of a new family member while also facing threats from evil wolves.
  • Niko ("The Flash," 2014 TV Series): A minor character in the series who appears in the storyline involving metahumans.
  • "Niko and the Way to the Stars" (2008 Film): An animated Christmas film about a young reindeer who dreams of flying like his father, a member of Santa’s Flying Forces.
  • Niko ("Persona 5," 2016 Video Game): A character in the popular Japanese role-playing game who is a member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
  • Niko ("Sanctuary," 2008 TV Series): A character who appears in the show, which revolves around an organization that seeks out and protects abnormal creatures.
  • Niko City (Saitama, Japan): A small city in Saitama Prefecture, characterized by its residential areas and local businesses.
  • Niko Park (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A public park in the heart of Buenos Aires offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Niko River (Eastern Cape, South Africa): A river in the Eastern Cape region, flowing through scenic landscapes.
  • Niko Mountain (Shizuoka, Japan): A mountain in the Shizuoka Prefecture, popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.
  • Niko Island (Solomon Islands): A small island in the Solomon Islands, surrounded by clear waters and coral reefs.
  • Niko Beach (Crete, Greece): A beach on the island of Crete, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and sandy shores.
  • Niko Lake (Ontario, Canada): A freshwater lake in Ontario, favored for fishing and boating activities.
  • Niko Village (Peloponnese, Greece): A quaint village in the Peloponnese region, with traditional architecture and olive groves.

Similar Names to Niko

  • Nikko
  • Riko
  • Miko
  • Rico
  • Juno

Sibling Names for Niko

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