Irelia vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irelia

Girl #6,791 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blade dancer, will of the blades"

Origin: Fictional / League of Legends

Cultural Roots

American Gaming community Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,791
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Irie, Lia, Relia

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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Irelia Rank #6,791
Niko Rank #344

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 vs #6791 for Irelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irelia ___

  • Irelia Rose
  • Irelia Dawn
  • Irelia Skye
  • Irelia Jade
  • Irelia Mae

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irelia

Aurelia Kaisa Fiora Syndra Lux

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irelia or Niko more popular?

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Irelia at #6791 in the United States.

What do Irelia and Niko mean?

Irelia means "blade dancer, will of the blades" (Fictional / League of Legends origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Irelia and Niko boy or girl names?

Irelia is primarily a girl name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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