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Nikoloz

♂ Boy

Pronounced nee-koh-LOZ /ni.koˈlɔz/Medium

Meaning: The Georgian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos — nike ('victory') plus laos ('people'). It is one of the most traditional Georgian boys' names, borne notably by the nineteenth-century poet Nikoloz Baratashvili.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nikoloz is the Georgian form of Nicholas — 'victory of the people' (said 'nee-koh-LOZ').
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Origin MediumGeorgian, Greek
MeaningThe Georgian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos — nike ('victory') plus laos ('people'). It is one of the most traditional Georgian boys' names, borne notably by the nineteenth-century poet Nikoloz Baratashvili.
U.S. rank (2024)#13607 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120052024

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

Nikoloz is the Georgian form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'. Saint Nicholas is deeply venerated in the Georgian Orthodox Church, and the name has stayed in steady use for centuries. It travels with Georgian families abroad, and the final-syllable stress is the part English speakers most often miss (said 'nee-koh-LOZ').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried mainly by Georgian families. Rare, dignified, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Georgia has its own Nicholas: Nikoloz, stress landing firmly on the last syllable. The great Romantic poet Nikoloz Baratashvili carried it, and it remains a staple of Georgian naming (said 'nee-koh-LOZ').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nikoloz — Georgian form of Nicholas; Greek Nikolaos

Variations

NikoloziNikaNicholas

Nicknames

NikaNiko

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If you like Nikoloz…

Nicholas— the English form of the same name
Niko— the short form Nikoloz yields
Nikolai— the Slavic form of the same name
Giorgi— another traditional Georgian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikoloz mean?

Nikoloz is the Georgian form of Nicholas, Greek for 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nikoloz?

It's said nee-koh-LOZ /ni.koˈlɔz/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Nikoloz a boy or girl name?

Nikoloz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nikoloz?

Nikoloz is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is a staple in Georgia.

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