Niko

Meaning of Niko

Niko means "victory of the people." It's often a shortened version of Nicholas.

Niko has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Niko

Niko is climbing again, up to #325 in 2025 from #343 in 2024 after peaking at #287 in 2022.

Notable people named Niko

• Niko Kovac
  Croatian football manager
• Niko Price
  American mixed martial artist
• Niko Kranjcar
  Croatian football player
• Niko Eeckhout
  Belgian professional cyclist
• Niko Tinbergen
  Dutch Nobel laureate ornithologist

More Greek names

Questions about the name Niko

What does the name Niko mean?

Niko means niko means "victory of the people." it's often a shortened version of nicholas, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Niko a boy's or a girl's name?

Niko is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Niko?

In 2025, Niko ranked #325 for boys, up from #343 the year before.

When was Niko most popular?

Niko peaked at #287 in 2022.