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Nichola

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How to Pronounce Nichola

Pronounced NIK-uh-luh /ˈnɪk.ə.lə/Medium

Meaning: Nichola is a spelling of Nicola, the feminine form of Nicholas; the name joins Greek nike, 'victory', to laos, 'people', giving 'victory of the people'. The Nicola/Nichola form is especially familiar in Britain.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nichola is a spelling of Nicola, feminine of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-uh-luh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningNichola is a spelling of Nicola, the feminine form of Nicholas; the name joins Greek nike, 'victory', to laos, 'people', giving 'victory of the people'. The Nicola/Nichola form is especially familiar in Britain.
U.S. rank (2010)#19064 ↘ Falling
2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 864
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919422010

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nichola is a variant spelling of Nicola, the feminine of Nicholas. The name comes from the Greek nike, 'victory', and laos, 'people', so it is read as 'victory of the people'. Nicola and Nichola are common in Britain, less so in the United States.

In America it was always uncommon, reaching a modest high around 1969 while the related Nicole was far more popular. It reads as a British-flavored feminine of Nicholas rather than a mainstream American choice.

Did you know? Nichola pairs the Greek words for 'victory' and 'people', the same roots behind Nicholas and Nicole; the British-style Nicola spelling stayed rare in America.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Nichola — spelling of Nicola; feminine of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'

Variations

NicolaNicoleNichole

Nicknames

NickyNikki

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Nicola— the standard spelling Nichola varies, same 'victory of the people' meaning
Nicole— the more common American feminine of Nicholas
Nichole— a like spelling variant of Nicole
Nicolette— an elaborated feminine of Nicholas with the same roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nichola mean?

Nichola is a form of Nicola, feminine of Nicholas, from Greek meaning 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nichola?

It's said NIK-uh-luh /ˈnɪk.ə.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nichola a boy or girl name?

Nichola is used as a girl's name, a feminine form of Nicholas.

How popular is Nichola?

Nichola was always uncommon in the U.S., far behind the related Nicole.

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