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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nikholai — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nikhil|Niki
SlavicBoy→ Stable

Nikholai

nik-oh-LY · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13580 in 2023

Peak: #13580 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13580 in 2023

Peak: #13580 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Nikholai scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicReligious3-syllableVictory themeTraditionalEuropeanFormal
Character
strong leadershipintellectual curiosityquiet determinationnoble bearingsteadfast loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nikholais

imaginativesatiricalphilosophicaloriginalintrospective
STRONG
High confidence

Nikholai is a Slavic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Nikholai at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). A Russian variant of Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people'.
Language root:Russian · Greek
Peak rank:#13580 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nikholai · Overview
Summary

Nikholai is a Slavic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nikholai scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Religious character
Nikholai carries a warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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