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Neeko

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEE-koh /ˈni.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: -ee- spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nicholas/Nikolas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'Medium

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Neeko spells Niko/Nico — short for Nicholas. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaning-ee- spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nicholas/Nikolas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'
U.S. rank (2025)#7532 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 420

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219892025

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

Neeko is an -ee- spelling of Niko/Nico — a short form of Nicholas/Nikolas, from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people'. A crisp, modern name; the -ee- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Niko. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nicholas means 'victory of the people' (Greek nike + laos) — Niko/Nico is its crisp short form, and Neeko is an -ee- spelling; modern and warm.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Niko — root etymology

Variations

NikoNicoNeiko

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Neiko— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neeko mean?

Neeko spells Niko/Nico — short for Nicholas, 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Neeko?

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

Is Neeko a boy or girl name?

Neeko is a boy's name.

How popular is Neeko?

Neeko is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Niko is more common.

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