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Nikolai

Nikolai is a boy name of Greek origin, meaning Victory of the people.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGreek
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#514

What does Nikolai mean?

Victory of the people

How popular is Nikolai?

Nikolai has been given to 8,470 babies in the United States since 1960, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 3,204 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Nikolai per year in the United States, 1960–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
8,470 Babies named since 1960
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Nikolai

What does the name Nikolai mean?

Nikolai means Victory of the people. It is of Greek origin.

Is Nikolai a boy's or a girl's name?

Nikolai is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Nikolai?

Nikolai has been given to 8,470 babies in the United States since 1960, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.