What does the name Nikolas mean?

The name Nikolas means "Victory of the people".

What is the origin of the name Nikolas?

Nikolas is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nikolas?

In 2023, 361 babies were named Nikolas in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Nikolas a boy's name?

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

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Births Last Year: 361 →

All-Time Total: 23,658

Peak Year: 2004

Nikolas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people."

Notable Namesakes

Nikolas Cruz - Perpetrator of the Parkland school shooting.
Nikolas Ajagu - Husband of Kamala Harris' niece, Meena Harris.
Nikolas Schreck - Musician and author known for occult themes.
Nikolas Katsigiannis - Greek football goalkeeper.
Nikolas Asimos - Greek musician and songwriter.
Nikolas Papadopoulos - Cypriot politician and former President.
Nikolas Tsakos - Greek shipping magnate.
Nikolas Stavroulakis - Greek architect and author.
Nikolas Papanikolaou - Greek basketball player.
Nikolas Gkikas - Greek footballer.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Nikolas

Aaron Adrian Nicolas Matteo Nathan Lorenzo Julius Ray

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Nikolas

Mia April Alyssa Ariana Samantha Karina Gianna Sofia

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Nikolas

Colette Collette Nichelle Nichol Nicholas Nichole Nick Nicklas

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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