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Nikoli

♂ Boy

Pronounced nik-OH-lee /nɪˈkoʊ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Nikolai/Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people')Low

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nikoli spells Nikolai/Nicholas. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nik-OH-lee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Nikolai/Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people')
U.S. rank (2024)#7105 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 657

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019892024

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

Nikoli is a spelling of Nikolai/Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'the people'). A crisp, classic name (said 'nik-OH-lee'; nickname Niko).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicholas joins the Greek nike, 'victory', with laos, 'the people' — 'victory of the people' — Nikoli echoes Nikolai, its Slavic form, crisp and classic (said 'nik-OH-lee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Nikolai — Greek etymology

Variations

NikolaiNicholasNikolas

Nicknames

Niko

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Nicholas— the standard English form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikoli mean?

Nikoli spells Nikolai/Nicholas — Greek 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nikoli?

It's said nik-OH-lee /nɪˈkoʊ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nikoli a boy or girl name?

Nikoli is a boy's name.

How popular is Nikoli?

Nikoli is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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