Kiko

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-koh /ˈki.ko/High

Meaning: A Spanish pet form of Francisco ('free man; Frenchman'); also a Japanese name (variously 'chronicle child; hope'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Free man (a form of Francisco); also Japanese: Kiko is a playful name. Crisp and warm (said 'KEE-koh'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowSpanish, Japanese

MeaningA Spanish pet form of Francisco ('free man; Frenchman'); also a Japanese name (variously 'chronicle child; hope'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7977 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kiko is a Spanish pet form of Francisco ('free man; Frenchman'); it is also a Japanese name (variously 'chronicle child; hope') (routes layered). A playful name (said 'KEE-koh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a fond short form, and crisp.

Did you know? Kiko is a Spanish pet form of Francisco ('free man') — also a Japanese name (variously 'chronicle child; hope') — a playful choice (routes layered; said 'KEE-koh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Kiko — Spanish/Japanese; form of Francisco; routes layered

Variations

QuicoKikoh

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If you like Kiko…

Paco— a fellow Francisco nickname

Niko— a rhyming -iko name

Keiko— shares the -ko ending

Nikko— echoes that soft -ko sound

Miko— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiko mean?

Kiko is a Spanish pet form of Francisco ('free man'); also a Japanese name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kiko?

It's said KEE-koh /ˈki.ko/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kiko a boy or girl name?

Kiko is a boy's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Kiko?

Kiko is a very rare name in the U.S.