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The baby name Nikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NIK-oh (ˈnɪkoʊ),NEE-koh (ˈniːkoʊ) — less common.

Nikko is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: NIK-oh (ˈnɪkoʊ),NEE-koh (ˈniːkoʊ) — less common

What is the meaning of the name Nikko ?

The baby name Nikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NIK-oh (ˈnɪkoʊ),NEE-koh (ˈniːkoʊ) — less common.

Nikko is Greek in Origin.

Nikko most commonly derives from Nicholas via the short forms Nico and Niko, all tracing to Greek Nikolaos, “victory of the people” (nikē “victory” + laos “people”). The doubled-k spelling is a modern stylistic variant found in English-speaking countries and the Philippines; it keeps the crisp “NEE-koh” sound while signaling a contemporary feel. In Japanese, Nikko (often written Nikkō) corresponds to 日光, “sunlight,” famous as a place name; as a given name it’s rare but sometimes used for its bright, positive meaning.

Usage surged in late 20th–early 21st century baby name data, aligning with the popularity of Nico/Niko and other Nicholas-derived forms. Related variants include Nico, Niko, Nicko, Nikos, Nikolas, Nikola, Nikolai, and Nicholas; feminine cognates include Nicole, Nicola, and Nika. Nikko is typically masculine but can be unisex in modern contexts, balancing classic roots with a sleek, global vibe.

Nikko has the following similar or variant Names

Nikko – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
PH 0 #81 16 5,607
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
PH Boys 0 #233 160 11,440
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #297 10 2,588
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
CL Boys 0 #642 24 13,390
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #655 28 3,552
SG Boys 0 #674 24 17,960
QA Boys 0 #689 19 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
United States Boys 2024 #741 152 7,044
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
PE Boys 0 #840 39 14,506
CO Boys 0 #897 24 15,656
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MX Boys 0 #951 32 16,355
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,080 32 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,383 89 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,541 74 28,008

Nikko is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Sweden
AE
AL

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People also ask about Nikko

Nikko is predominantly a boy's name.
Nikko is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NIK-oh (ˈnɪkoʊ),NEE-koh (ˈniːkoʊ) — less common.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Niko, Nico, Nicko, Nick and Nicky.
Across languages, Nikko has these equivalents: Nicholas (English), Nikolaos (Greek), Nikola (Slavic), Nikolai (Russian), Nicolas (French/Spanish), and 1 more.
Yes — Nikko ranked #182 in Sweden in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Nikko ranks highest in Sweden (#182 in 2021).
Nikko's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #314 in 2014 to #297 in 2024 in Canada.