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Neko
BoyMeaning of Neko: Japanese: 'cat'
Neko is a boy's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3326th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3326
34 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,248
First recorded 1968 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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