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Nickolai

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How to Pronounce Nickolai

Pronounced nik-oh-LY /ˌnɪk.oʊˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nikolai — the Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'Low

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nickolai spells Nikolai. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nik-oh-LY').
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Origin LowGreek, Slavic
MeaningA spelling of Nikolai — the Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'
U.S. rank (2024)#7573 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 523

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519762024

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

Nickolai is a spelling of Nikolai — the Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (Tsar Nicholas of Russia). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nik-oh-LY'; nickname Niko).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare in this form, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nikolai is the Slavic form of Nicholas — Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' — Nickolai is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'nik-oh-LY').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nikolai — Greek etymology

Variations

NikolaiNikolayNicolai

Nicknames

Niko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nickolai mean?

Nickolai spells Nikolai — the Slavic form of Nicholas, Greek 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nickolai?

It's said nik-oh-LY /ˌnɪk.oʊˈlaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nickolai a boy or girl name?

Nickolai is a boy's name.

How popular is Nickolai?

Nickolai is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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