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Nicky

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Nicky

Pronounced NIK-ee /ˈnɪk.i/High

Meaning: -y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nicky pets Nicholas — 'victory of the people'. Friendly, sunny, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaning-y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'); here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#9456 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,466
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919172025

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 -y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people' (St Nicholas). A friendly, sunny nickname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys; the -y styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly as a full name. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Nicholas means 'victory of the people' (Greek nike + laos; St Nicholas, the origin of Santa Claus) — Nicky is its friendly pet form, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Nicholas — root etymology

Variations

NickNicholasNikki

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Nick— the short form
Nicholas— the full name
Niko— a fellow Nicholas short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicky mean?

Nicky pets Nicholas — Greek 'victory of the people'.

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 boy's name.

How popular is Nicky?

Nicky is a rare name in the U.S.

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