What origin is the name Nikolas?

Nikolas comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nikolas a popular name?

Nikolas is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Nikolas?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Nikolas — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Nikolas

Q: Is Nikolas a rare name?

Yes. Nikolas does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nikolas

Nikolas

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Nikolas is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek male name meaning victory of the people. It is the classic root for many variations across European languages.".

The meaning of Nikolas is "A Greek male name meaning victory of the people. It is the classic root for many variations across European languages." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek male name meaning victory of the people. It is the classic root for many variations across European languages.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nikolas

Very rare in US records

What does Nikolas mean?

Nikolas is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek male name meaning victory of the people. It is the classic root for many variations across European languages.".

Is Nikolas a rare name?

Yes. Nikolas does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Nikolas

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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