US Popularity Rank: 3684

Origin: Hungarian

Meaning: Who resembles God?; Chief; Beautiful child; Shrine Maiden

Miko is a gender-neutral name found in a variety of cultures. In Finnish, Miko means "Who is like God?" and is a variation of the Hebrew name Michael. In Hungarian, Miko can also be a variant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people." However, in various Native American cultures, particularly Chickasaw and Creek, Miko means "chief" and is derived from Tishominko. Tishominko, also known as Tishomingo, was among the last great chiefs of the Chickasaw Native American tribe. Miko is also a commonly used feminine name in Japan and means "beautiful child," "shrine maiden," and has other translations, depending on the characters used in its spelling. Miko is no doubt a diverse name with many distinct definitions, making it perfect for parents who wish to choose a meaning that suits baby best.