Nikola vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikola

Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Croatian Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,589
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Loki

Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,771
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nikola Rank #1,589
Loki Rank #1,771

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 vs #1771 for Loki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikola or Loki more popular?

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Nikola and Loki mean?

Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Nikola and Loki boy or girl names?

Nikola is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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