What does the name Nikolai mean?

The name Nikolai means "Victory of the people".

What is the origin of the name Nikolai?

Nikolai is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 484 babies were named Nikolai in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Nikolai is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 484 →

All-Time Total: 10,550

Peak Year: 2016

Nikolai is a Russian form of the name Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people."

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Births per year in the United States

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