Niko
What does Niko mean?
Protector of victory.
What's the origin of Niko?
Slavic
How is Niko pronounced?
/ˈnaɪkoʊ/
What does it say about you to have a cat named Niko?
Naming your cat Niko suggests that you are creative and have a strong appreciation for unique names. It also suggests that you are a fan of Greek culture, as Niko is a popular Greek name.
Is Niko a good cat name?
Niko has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Niko isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!
Niko is found in these categories:
cute
This moniker, popular in Japan, translates to "smiling child."
Popularity
Based on likes, Niko ranks #435 with users of MeowNames.com.
Naming your cat Niko isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Niko was, over the past 30 days, the 162nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of September 2025, Niko is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.
In the past week, Niko was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.
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