Neko
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Neko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 247 babies have been named Neko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neko is past its peak , currently ranked #62,860 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,860
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Neko is also used as a boy name, ranked #4013.
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Medieval French origin
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Latin/Italian origin
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About the Name Neko
Neko is a girl name .
Is Neko a boy or girl name? Neko is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,860 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,013. Neko is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neko is currently ranked #62,860 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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