Nikko
Pronunciation: [ n-EEK-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nikko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 177 babies have been named Nikko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikko is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,452 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,452
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nikko
Nikko is a girl name .
Is Nikko a boy or girl name? Nikko is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,452 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,289. Nikko is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikko is currently ranked #62,452 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikko include Nik, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nikko include Nikki . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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