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Nicolina

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Pronounced nee-koh-LEE-nah /ˌni.koʊˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek, 'the people's victory' (nikos, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people')Medium

In 30 seconds: The people's victory: Nicolina is an Italian feminine of Nicholas — 'the people's victory'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nee-koh-LEE-nah').
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Origin MediumGreek, Italian
MeaningAn Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek, 'the people's victory' (nikos, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people')
U.S. rank (2025)#6052 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,813

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200218972025

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

Nicolina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek nikos, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people' — 'the people's victory'. A lyrical, classic, sweet Italian name (said 'nee-koh-LEE-nah'; nicknames Nica, Lina).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, the-people's-victory at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicholas means 'the people's victory' (Greek nikos, 'victory', plus laos, 'people') — Nicolina is its lyrical Italian feminine diminutive, classic and sweet (said 'nee-koh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Nicolina — root etymology

Variations

NicoletteNicolettaNikolina

Nicknames

Lina

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If you like Nicolina…

Nicoletta— the Italian fuller diminutive
Nicolette— the French diminutive
Carolina— a sound-neighbor -lina girls' name
Natalina— echoes that soft -na sound
Luciana— shares Nicolina's Italian roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicolina mean?

Nicolina is an Italian feminine of Nicholas — Greek 'the people's victory'.

How do you pronounce Nicolina?

It's said nee-koh-LEE-nah /ˌni.koʊˈli.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nicolina a boy or girl name?

Nicolina is a girl's name.

How popular is Nicolina?

Nicolina is a rare name in the U.S.

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