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Nikkolas

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIK-uh-lus /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike + laos). Borne through the ages by saints and kings; here in a fresh spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A Nicholas name: Nikkolas means 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-uh-lus') — a fresh spelling.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA modern respelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike + laos). Borne through the ages by saints and kings; here in a fresh spelling.
U.S. rank (2025)#11610 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 511

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219842025

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

Nikkolas is a modern respelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people.' The classic meaning stays; the double-k spelling is contemporary, which we note. Rare in this form (said 'NIK-uh-lus').

It appears rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, classic-rooted, and modern in spelling.

Did you know? Nikkolas respells Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' — the name behind Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus (said 'NIK-uh-lus').
Overall data confidence 47%
References — Nikkolas — Respelling of Nicholas; Greek 'victory of the people'

Variations

NicholasNikolasNickolas

Nicknames

NickKolas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikkolas mean?

Nikkolas is a spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek for 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nikkolas?

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

Is Nikkolas a boy or girl name?

Nikkolas is a boy's name.

How popular is Nikkolas?

Nikkolas is rare in the U.S. in this spelling.

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