Neko

A unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning cat.

Babies a year
38
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Neko by the numbers

Neko was given to 38 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 49 babies in 2012, making it a 2010s name.

Sounds like Neko

Names that are said the same way as Neko, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Neiko29 in the US (2017)
  • Neeko3 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Neco13 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Nekko6 in the US (2017)

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