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Neiko

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-koh /ˈneɪ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Niko/Neiko — a short form of Nicholas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Neiko spells Niko — short for Nicholas. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningSpelling of Niko/Neiko — a short form of Nicholas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4109 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 797

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019882025

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

Neiko is an -ei- spelling of Niko — a short form of Nicholas, from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name; the -ei- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nicholas means 'victory of the people' (Greek nike + laos) — Niko is its crisp short form, and Neiko is an -ei- spelling; modern and warm.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Nicholas — routes layered

Variations

NikoNeykoNicko

Nicknames

Nik

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Niko— the standard spelling
Nico— a fellow short form
Nikolai— the Slavic Nicholas
Nikko— another spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neiko mean?

Neiko spells Niko — short for Nicholas, Greek 'victory of the people'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neiko?

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

Is Neiko a boy or girl name?

Neiko is a boy's name.

How popular is Neiko?

Neiko is a rare name in the U.S.

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