Nikola
Nikola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikola
- A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Serbo-Croatian male given name Никола (Nikola), equivalent to Nicholas
How popular is Nikola?
Since 1880, 658 girls and 3,444 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikola (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3247 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1239 in 2020. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nikola FAQ
What does the name Nikola mean?
A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Serbo-Croatian male given name Никола (Nikola), equivalent to Nicholas
How popular is the name Nikola?
Since 1880, 658 girls and 3,444 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikola (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3247 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1239 in 2020. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nikola a boy or girl name?
Nikola is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (658 girls and 3,444 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.