Nichola
Pronunciation: [ n-ihh-OHL-uh ]
Nichola is a boy baby name. Ranked #40,038 in the US, popular nicknames include Nic, Niy, and Nicie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nichola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 127 babies have been named Nichola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nichola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,038 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,038
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nichola is also used as a girl name, ranked #65923.
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About the Name Nichola
Nichola is a boy name .
Is Nichola a boy or girl name? Nichola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,038 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,923. Nichola is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nichola is currently ranked #40,038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nichola include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nichie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nichola include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis