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Nicky

♀ Girl

Pronounced NIK-ee /ˈnɪk.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Nicole/Nicola (feminines of Nicholas) — from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nicky is a short form of Nicole. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA short form of Nicole/Nicola (feminines of Nicholas) — from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#9356 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,969

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019242024

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

Nicky is a short form of Nicole/Nicola (feminines of Nicholas) — from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'; used for both sexes. A crisp, friendly name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'NIK-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal name, victory-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nicole/Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' — Nicky is a short form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (said 'NIK-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Nicole — nickname; unisex

Variations

NikkiNickiNickie

Nicknames

Nic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicky mean?

Nicky is a short form of Nicole/Nicholas — Greek 'victory of the people'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Nicky?

It's said NIK-ee /ˈnɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nicky a boy or girl name?

Nicky is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nicky?

Nicky is a rare formal name in the U.S.

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