Nicki
Nicki: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nicki
- A diminutive of the female given names Nicola and Nicole.
- A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.
Etymology
Clipping + -i (diminutive suffix).
How popular is Nicki?
Since 1880, 6,083 girls and 297 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicki (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #736 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2252 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Nicki
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Nicki FAQ
What does the name Nicki mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Nicola and Nicole. A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas. Clipping + -i (diminutive suffix).
How popular is the name Nicki?
Since 1880, 6,083 girls and 297 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicki (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #736 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2252 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Nicki a boy or girl name?
Nicki is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,083 girls and 297 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.