Nikholai Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nik-oh-LIE //nɪkəˈlaɪ//
Origin: Slavic; Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people; people's victory
Historical & Cultural Background
Nikholai is a variant of the name Nikolai, which has roots in Slavic languages and is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. The name has been popular in various Eastern European countries, particularly Russia and Bulgaria.
It is often associated with Saint Nicholas, a historical figure known for his generosity and kindness, which has influenced its popularity in Christian cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nikholai was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Nikholai has ranked as high as #25153 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Nikholai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nikholai is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nikholai was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nikholai.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Nikholai
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