Nikolai
Nikolai: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikolai
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Николай (Nikolaj), equivalent to Nicholas.
How popular is Nikolai?
Since 1880, 11,027 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolai. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #605 for boys, with 469 babies given the name.
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Nikolai FAQ
What does the name Nikolai mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Николай (Nikolaj), equivalent to Nicholas.
How popular is the name Nikolai?
Since 1880, 11,027 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolai. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #605 for boys, with 469 babies given the name.
Is Nikolai a boy or girl name?
Nikolai is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 11,027 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.