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Nio

Boy name

Nio has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 2011. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Nio.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

0491317 18801900192019401960198020002020 Boys
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Total babies

111

Peak year

2021 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2011

10-year trend

▲ +40%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nio — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Niagirl

25,432 babies since 1951
Nicoboy

22,322 babies since 1960
Nikoboy

15,135 babies since 1962
Riounisex

7,812 babies since 1920
Neoboy

3,123 babies since 1990
Ninoboy

2,740 babies since 1912

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nio.

Nomanboy

111 babies since 1929
Jaytenboy

111 babies since 2001
Mohabboy

111 babies since 2001
Asaunboy

111 babies since 2002
Namishboy

111 babies since 2003
Eragonboy

111 babies since 2006
Emperorboy

111 babies since 2008
Iniyanboy

111 babies since 2008

Nio vs Noman ⚖Nio vs Jayten ⚖Nio vs Mohab ⚖Nio vs Asaun ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Nio

Same era and popularity as Nio, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

IntisarBhavikaPeonyBassheva

Brothers

JaytenMohabAsaunEragon

FAQ

How popular is the name Nio?

Nio has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 2011. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nio peak?

Nio peaked in 2021, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Nio a girl or boy name?

Nio is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nio are boys).

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