Nikki
Nikki: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪki/
Meaning and origin of Nikki
- A diminutive of the female given names Nicole, Nichole, Nicola, and Nichola, variant of Nicky.
Etymology
20th-century fanciful respelling of Nicky.
How popular is Nikki?
Since 1880, 40,109 girls and 896 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikki (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1528 in 1972. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Nikki
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Nikki
Names that peaked around the same time as Nikki and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Nikki FAQ
What does the name Nikki mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Nicole, Nichole, Nicola, and Nichola, variant of Nicky. 20th-century fanciful respelling of Nicky.
How popular is the name Nikki?
Since 1880, 40,109 girls and 896 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikki (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1528 in 1972. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nikki a boy or girl name?
Nikki is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 40,109 girls and 896 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.