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Nicola

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Pronounced NIK-uh-lah /ˈnɪk.ə.lə/High

Meaning: A feminine of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people')Low

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nicola is a feminine of Nicholas. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA feminine of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people')
U.S. rank (2025)#8720 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,078

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219202025

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

Nicola is a feminine of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'NIK-uh-lah'; nickname Nicky).

In the U.S. it appears as a British-style feminine of Nicholas. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicholas comes from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people') — Nicola is a feminine form, lyrical and classic (said 'NIK-uh-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Nicholas — Greek etymology

Variations

NicoleNicholaNikola

Nicknames

Nicky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicola mean?

Nicola is a feminine of Nicholas — Greek 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nicola?

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

Is Nicola a boy or girl name?

Nicola is a girl's name in English (in Italian it is a boy's name).

How popular is Nicola?

Nicola is a rare name in the U.S.

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