Nikolas
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nikolas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 15 babies have been named Nikolas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikolas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,040 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,040
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nikolas
Nikolas is a girl name .
Is Nikolas a boy or girl name? Nikolas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,040 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #726. Nikolas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikolas is currently ranked #56,040 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikolas include Nik, Niko, Nikoy, Nikoie, Las, Lasy, Lasie, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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