Nicky
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nicky first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,773 babies have been named Nicky in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicky is past its peak , currently ranked #10,330 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,330
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Nicky is also used as a boy name, ranked #5420.
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About the Name Nicky
Nicky is a girl name .
Is Nicky a boy or girl name? Nicky is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,330 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,420. Nicky is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nicky is currently ranked #10,330 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicky include Nic, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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