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Nicola Unisex

Popularity: #935 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNEE-koh-lah / /ˈniː.kə.lə/

Italian; Latin; Greek

Meaning

Victory of the people (Latin); people's victory (Greek)

Historical & Cultural Background

Nicola is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Christian communities. The name has historical significance due to its association with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Nicola is often used as a feminine form of Nicholas in Italian-speaking regions.

Trend Summary

The name Nicola has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nicolina
  • Nikki

International Variants

  • Nicole (French)
  • Nicola (English)
  • Nicolina (Italian)

Famous people named Nicola

Nicola Adams is a British professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist known for her achievements in women's boxing.

Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who has served as the First Minister of Scotland.

Nicola Peltz is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Transformers: Age of Extinction.'.

Fictional characters named Nicola

Nicola is a character in the book 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her adventurous spirit.

Nicola is featured in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' as a supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nicola was first seen in the United States in 1920. Nicola has ranked as high as #909 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Nicola has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nicola (2017)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19205
19375
19385
19396
19409
194115
194212
194316
194417
194538
194646
194735
194850
194939
195030
195117
195222
195331
195436
195541
195627
195728
195836
195920
196030
196135
196251
196354
196444
196558
196672
196787
1968113
1969141
1970120
1971143
1972183
1973126
1974114
1975129
1976121
1977109
1978137
1979138
1980109
198193
198294
198394
198479
198587
198681
198779
198864
198984
199094
199185
199295
199383
199476
199577
199673
199767
199868
199966
200054
200158
200276
200360
200470
200550
200640
200747
200839
200934
201033
201130
201237
201316
201433
201521
201621
201711
201815
201916
202010
20219
202213
202319
202415