Declining since 2021, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Neiko since 1988
Babies named Neiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 156 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Neiko is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. baby name records in 1988, reflecting a trend toward inventive and respelled names. Its peak popularity occurred in 2020, but its trajectory has been falling since 2021. In 2025, the name ranked 4,050 with about 1 in 65,695 boys receiving it. The etymology is uncertain, likely a creative variant of Nico or Nikko, and it has not been recorded in any top states. Neiko remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Neiko first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, likely formed as a modern respelling or variant of Nico, itself a short form of Nicholas. The name may also be influenced by Japanese names like Neiko, but its use in the United States aligns with a pattern of creative respellings and invented names that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neik
Sibling names for Neiko
Names that share Neiko's style, for a brother or sister.
