Liko Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Liko

Used for a character in the animated Pokémon series, Liko is a romanization of the name Riko, which in the context of Pokémon, was likely chosen for its botanical meaning, "white jasmine". The name coincides with a Hawaiian masculine name meaning "bud".

Liko for boys

A nature name from the Hawaiian islands that's vaguely reminiscent of trendy names like Luke and Luca. However, it's also the name of a Swedish company that makes mechanical lifts used in medical settings to move mobility-impaired patients.

Pronounced LEE-ko.

As of October 2026, Liko ranked #13334 for boys in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #9552 for boys in 2004.