Declining since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nio since 2011
Babies named Nio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Nio is a modern and rare name, first recorded in 2011. It reached its peak popularity in 2021 but has been declining since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 9714th, with an occurrence of 1 in 244,011 boys. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a respelling of Neo, from the Greek for 'new', or a purely invented name. The name has not appeared in any top state rankings, reflecting its very limited geographic spread. Nio appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive, and contemporary-sounding name.
Nio is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2011. It may be a respelling of Neo, which itself is derived from the Greek prefix 'neo-' meaning 'new'. Alternatively, it could be an invented name created for its short, striking sound. Its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Neo
Sibling names for Nio
Names that share Nio's style, for a brother or sister.
