Nicola
Nicola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หnษช.kษ.lษ/ ยท /nษชหkoสlษ/
Meaning and origin of Nicola
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A feminine version of Nicholas, first used in the 20th century.
How popular is Nicola?
Since 1880, 5,078 girls and 3,012 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicola (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #762 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1124 in 1972. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Nicola
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Nicola
Sister and brother names that share Nicola's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Nicola FAQ
What does the name Nicola mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A feminine version of Nicholas, first used in the 20th century.
What is the origin of the name Nicola?
Nicola is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Nicola?
Since 1880, 5,078 girls and 3,012 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicola (63% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #762 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1124 in 1972. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nicola a boy or girl name?
Nicola is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (5,078 girls and 3,012 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.