Niko
Meaning of Niko
The name Niko is a charming and versatile choice for a baby boy, with roots in multiple cultures. It is commonly associated with Greek origin, where it is derived from "Nikolaos," meaning "victory of the people." In Finnish culture, Niko is also widely used and appreciated for its simplicity and strong sound. Pronounced as NEE-koh across English, Greek, and Finnish languages, this name carries a universal appeal. A popular variation of the name is Nico. Over the years, Niko has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, climbing from a rank of 1038 in 2000 to 319 in 2023. This upward trend reflects its growing acceptance among parents who are drawn to its modern yet timeless quality. Whether you seek a name with historical significance or contemporary flair, Niko offers both in abundance.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as NEE-koh (/niːkəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as NEE-koh (/niːkoʊ/)
Greek,Finnish
- Pronunced as NEE-koh (/niko/)
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Notable People Named Niko
| Niko Kovač is a former professional football player who now serves as the head coach of Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. |
| Niko Hämäläinen is a Finnish professional footballer who played as a left-back for Veikkausliiga club HJK and represents the Finland national team. |
| Cartier Niko Goodrum is a versatile American professional baseball player known for playing in multiple positions during his career in MLB and the KBO League. |
| Niko Bianconi is an Italian footballer known for his role as a forward for Varesina. |
| Niko Kari is a Finnish racing driver known for his success in the FIA Formula 3 Championship and winning the 2015 SMP F4 Championship in his debut year in car racing. |
| Niko Is, a Brazilian-American hip hop artist, known for his albums Chill Cosby and Good Blood LP, is signed to Talib Kweli's Javotti Media and gained critical acclaim with his album Brutus. |
| Niko Lalos - Nikolas A. Lalos is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL, known for his college football career at Dartmouth. |
| Niko Dimitrakos - Nicholas Dimitrakos is a Greek-American former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Niko Takahashi is a Spanish-born professional footballer who plays as a left back for FC Barcelona Juvenile B and represents Japan at the youth international level. |
| Niko Moon is an American country pop singer and songwriter known for his work with RCA Nashville and his collaborations with artists such as Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen. |
| Niko Kirwan - Niko Mario Patrick Kirwan is a professional footballer from New Zealand, known for playing as a midfielder for Padova and the New Zealand national team. |
| Niko Kapanen - Niko Klaus Petteri Kapanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey center who played for HPK in the Finnish Liiga. |
| Niko, also known as Nicole Vergel De Dios, is an American musician born in Seattle, Washington to a diverse heritage of Japanese, Spanish, Norwegian, German, and Filipino parents. |
| Niko Lomouri was a prominent Georgian writer and educator. |
| Niko Jones is a renowned New Zealand rugby union player. |
