Nikko - A very unique male name
Nikko at a glance
Nikko is ranked #1339 among boy baby names in 2025, with 91 births in 2025. It peaked in 1991 at #877 and first appeared on the charts in 1988.
- Rank in 2025
- #1339
- Births in 2025
- 91
- Peak year
- 1991 (#877)
- First appeared
- 1988
- Trend
- #1252 in 2020 → #1339 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 16,113 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (13 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 16,113 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nikko peaked in popularity 35 years ago in 1991 on position 877.
Famous with this name
Nikko
Nikko Natividad
Nikko Angelo Hinayo
How would you rate Nikko, 1-5?
Nikko is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nikko is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #735 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,585.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nikko is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nikko origin and meaning
Modern respelling — multiple roots
Uncertain — usually a respelling of Nico, from Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; Nikko is also a Japanese city name meaning 'sunlight'
Nikko gives the Nicholas short form Nico a double-k, Japanese-city look. Which pull matters — the Greek root through Nico, or the Japanese place Nikko, famous for its shrines — depends on the family. It peaked in 2021 in the data and has softened since.
Origin uncertain
Nikko is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Nikko, pop culture references for the name Nikko and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nikko
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nikko, sorted by popularity.
Nick / Nash / Nico / Niko / Nicky / Najee / Nakia / Nunzio / Nehemias / Nancy /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1339 |
| 2024 | 1372 |
| 2023 | 1136 |
| 2022 | 1257 |
| 2021 | 1029 |
| 2020 | 1252 |
| 2019 | 1343 |
| 2018 | 1277 |
| 2017 | 1380 |
| 2016 | 1369 |
| 2015 | 1140 |
| 2014 | 1311 |
| 2013 | 1203 |
| 2012 | 1294 |
| 2011 | 1585 |
| 2010 | 1400 |
| 2009 | 1730 |
| 2008 | 1653 |
| 2007 | 1597 |
| 2006 | 1816 |
| 2005 | 1305 |
| 2004 | 1948 |
| 2003 | 1694 |
| 2002 | 1522 |
| 2001 | 1416 |
| 2000 | 1545 |
| 1999 | 1551 |
| 1998 | 1402 |
| 1997 | 1322 |
| 1996 | 1224 |
| 1995 | 1128 |
| 1994 | 958 |
| 1993 | 1029 |
| 1992 | 908 |
| 1991 | 877 |
| 1990 | 937 |
| 1989 | 980 |
| 1988 | 1294 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 735 |
| Indiana | 821 |
| California | 877 |
| Washington | 963 |
| Arizona | 1004 |
| Virginia | 1057 |
| Pennsylvania | 1199 |
| Georgia | 1320 |
| Texas | 1393 |
| Florida | 1585 |
Even more about Nikko
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Nikko a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Nikko?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
NEE-koh · /ˈniːkoʊ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Nico — The established short form Nikko respells, a separate name
- Niko — Single-k respelling, a separate name in its own right
Nicknames: Nik
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Why parents choose it
Parents like Nikko for Nico's cool with a sharper, more distinctive outline — two extra letters that change the whole look.
Worth knowing
- Nico and Niko will be written constantly.
- The Japanese city association delights some and surprises others.
