gender neutral
Niko
victory of the people
About Niko
Dynamic energy radiates from this compact powerhouse that packs remarkable style into four letters. International appeal stems from its usage across multiple cultures and language groups, making it both globally accessible and distinctly cosmopolitan. The strong opening consonant and ending vowel create balanced phonetics that sound confident without aggression. Shorter names have surged in popularity as parents recognize their modern efficiency and memorable impact. This selection offers nickname flexibility—it can stand alone or serve as a shortened version of longer forms—providing options as preferences evolve. The "o" ending brings Mediterranean and Slavic influences that add worldly sophistication to American naming landscapes. Quick to write, easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, it represents practical naming at its finest while maintaining abundant personality and cross-cultural credibility.
Popularity of the Name Niko
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #844 | ||||
| 1990 | #772 | ||||
| 1991 | #787 | #801 | |||
| 1992 | #888 | #813 | |||
| 1993 | #902 | #743 | |||
| 1994 | #856 | #692 | |||
| 1995 | #833 | #799 | |||
| 1996 | #903 | #329 | #927 | ||
| 1997 | #926 | #241 | #809 | ||
| 1998 | #947 | #256 | #956 | ||
| 2001 | #937 | #366 | #936 | ||
| 2002 | #994 | #303 | #981 | ||
| 2003 | #929 | #281 | #673 | ||
| 2004 | #960 | #339 | #964 | ||
| 2006 | #978 | #234 | #791 | ||
| 2007 | #915 | #200 | #592 | ||
| 2008 | #831 | #273 | #597 | ||
| 2009 | #814 | #223 | #482 | ||
| 2010 | #789 | #276 | #572 | ||
| 2011 | #749 | #331 | #464 | ||
| 2012 | #688 | #347 | #486 | ||
| 2013 | #587 | #198 | #395 | ||
| 2014 | #618 | #242 | #486 | ||
| 2015 | #629 | #171 | #455 | ||
| 2016 | #613 | #825 | #217 | #443 | |
| 2017 | #549 | #216 | #460 | ||
| 2018 | #518 | #984 | #203 | #528 | #385 |
| 2019 | #416 | #891 | #152 | #390 | |
| 2020 | #358 | #711 | #127 | #586 | #338 |
| 2021 | #290 | #564 | #111 | #354 | |
| 2022 | #287 | #517 | #99 | #607 | #329 |
| 2023 | #320 | #472 | #93 | #537 | #317 |
| 2024 | #344 | #523 | #123 | #489 | #376 |
| 2025 | #325 | #635 | #127 | #608 | #345 |
| 2000 | #307 | #978 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Niko
Names Similar to Niko
Nicknames for Niko
- Nik
- Ko
- Nick
- Nicky
Famous People Named Niko
| Niko Kovač | Croatian football coach and former player |
| Niko Kovac | Bosnian film director |
| Niko Pirosmani | Georgian painter |
| Niko Kranjčar | Croatian footballer |
| Niko Jokinen | Finnish ice hockey player |
| Niko Kari | Finnish racing driver |
| Niko Bungert | German footballer |
| Niko Romito | Italian chef |
| Niko Goodrum | American baseball player |
| Niko Schwind | German DJ and producer |
| Niko Karadžić | Serbian footballer |
| Niko Ranta-aho | Finnish criminal and social media influencer |
| Niko Muir | English footballer |
| Niko Antuna | Honduran footballer |
| Niko Gießelmann | German footballer |
| Niko Datković | Croatian footballer |
| Niko Hämäläinen | Finnish footballer |
| Niko Maltezos | Greek actor |
| Niko Teriyaki | Japanese chef and restaurateur |
Characters Named Niko
| Niko Bellic | "Grand Theft Auto IV" |