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Meeko

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-koh /ˈmi.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Miko (a Michael short form, 'who is like God?'; also Pocahontas's raccoon Meeko); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Playful and modern: Meeko echoes Miko ('who is like God?') — and Pocahontas's lovable raccoon. Soft, friendly, and distinctive.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningModern coinage echoing Miko (a Michael short form, 'who is like God?'; also Pocahontas's raccoon Meeko); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#6044 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319982025

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

Meeko is a modern coinage echoing Miko — a short form of Michael, 'who is like God?' — and popularized by the raccoon Meeko in Disney's Pocahontas (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the friendly sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, who-is-like-God-or-raccoon in echo, and playful.

Did you know? Meeko brushes Miko (a short form of Michael, 'who is like God?') — and is the name of the playful raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas; soft and friendly.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

MikoMiekoMeiko

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If you like Meeko…

Miko— the name it echoes
Niko— a fellow -iko name
Milo— a companion soft boys' name
Neko— shares Meeko's American roots
Mikko— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meeko mean?

Meeko echoes Miko ('who is like God?') and the Pocahontas raccoon; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Meeko?

It's said MEE-koh /ˈmi.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meeko a boy or girl name?

Meeko is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Meeko?

Meeko is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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