Niki

♀ Girl

Pronounced NIH-kee /ˈnɪk.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Nicole/Nicola ('victory of the people', Greek nike + laos), also of Nikita/Nike; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Niki forms Nicole. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NIH-kee'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA short form of Nicole/Nicola ('victory of the people', Greek nike + laos), also of Nikita/Nike; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8214 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,048

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Niki is a short form of Nicole/Nicola ('victory of the people', Greek nike + laos), also of Nikita/Nike; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'NIH-kee').

In the U.S. it appears as a friendly short form. Rare on its own, victory-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nicole comes from the Greek nike ('victory') + laos ('people') — Niki is a short form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NIH-kee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Niki — Greek; unisex; routes layered

Variations

NikkiNickiNikita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niki mean?

Niki is a short form of Nicole ('victory of the people', Greek nike + laos), used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Niki?

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

Is Niki a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Niki?

Niki is a very rare name in the U.S.