Nikolas
Nikolas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikolas
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλας (Nikólas), used in Greece.
How popular is Nikolas?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 24,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13853 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #287 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #719 for boys, with 375 babies given the name.
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Nikolas FAQ
What does the name Nikolas mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλας (Nikólas), used in Greece.
How popular is the name Nikolas?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 24,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13853 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #287 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #719 for boys, with 375 babies given the name.
Is Nikolas a boy or girl name?
Nikolas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 15 girls and 24,035 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.