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Miklo

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEEK-loh /ˈmik.loʊ/Low

Meaning: Uncertain; popularized as a film character nameLow

In 30 seconds: Miklo is a name of uncertain origin, popularized as a film character name.

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Origin LowPopular Culture

MeaningUncertain; popularized as a film character name

U.S. rank (2024)#2610 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 491

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

Miklo's meaning is genuinely uncertain, and its use as a given name owes most to a memorable film character rather than to any documented etymology. It resembles forms of the name Nicholas found in Central and Eastern Europe, but the connection is not established. Honestly, the data here is thin.

Its appeal rests on the sound and the cultural association rather than a settled meaning. Where a name's roots are this unclear, it is fair to say so plainly.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Miklo is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Miklo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Miklo — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miklo mean?

Miklo is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Miklo?

It's commonly said MEEK-loh /ˈmik.loʊ/.

Is Miklo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Miklo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Miklo?

In 2024, Miklo ranked #2610 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.