Boy · #6,212 in 2026

Nieko

Name: Popularity of the name Nieko in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nieko, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,212

Peak Rank

#4,167 (2022)

Total Babies

344

5-Yr Trend

+18%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4167

Peak Rank

344

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nieko

Nieko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 18 Niekos were born — ranking #5,212 that year. As of 2026, Nieko ranks #6,212 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 344 Niekos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nieko

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nieko is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nico
Niko
Nikko
Neco
Neko
Nikkei
Naco
Nicho
Necco
Nigo
Niku
Noco

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nieko

What does the name Nieko mean?

Nieko is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nieko in 2026?

In 2026, Nieko ranks #6,212 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Nieko most popular?

Nieko reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,167 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Nieko a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nieko is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nieko?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nieko include Anival, Charon, Cayle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nieko

Nieko is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 344 births in the dataset. Nieko's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,167. Use the chart and map above to compare Nieko's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.