Nikko

Nikko is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 152 boys in the United States.

Nikko at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nikko

Nikko belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nikko first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #866 in 1991, and in 2024 152 babies received the name — 4,373 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikko in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#866 in 1991
Peak year
2021
Babies named Nikko in 2024
152
Total since 1880
4,373

Nikko in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3362 in 2014
Babies named Nikko in 2024
3
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikko mean?

The meaning of Nikko is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nikko a boy or girl name?

Nikko is a boy name. In 2024, 152 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikko?

Nikko comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nikko?

Nikko first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #866 in 1991, and 152 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].