Cleopatra vs Nikki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikki

Girl #3,427 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,427
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleopatra Rank #3,450
Nikki Rank #3,427

Nikki is more popular, ranked #3427 vs #3450 for Cleopatra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleopatra ___

  • Cleopatra Rose
  • Cleopatra Marie
  • Cleopatra Grace
  • Cleopatra Jade
  • Cleopatra Nile
  • Cleopatra Selene

Nikki ___

  • Nikki Marie
  • Nikki Jo
  • Nikki Lee
  • Nikki Ann
  • Nikki Jade
  • Nikki Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleopatra

Caesar Ptolemy Nefertari Isis Helena

If you choose Nikki

Tammie Ronnie Bobbi Billie Jessie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleopatra or Nikki more popular?

Nikki is more popular, ranked #3427 compared to Cleopatra at #3450 in the United States.

What do Cleopatra and Nikki mean?

Cleopatra means "glory of the father" (Greek origin). Nikki means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Cleopatra and Nikki boy or girl names?

Cleopatra is primarily a girl name. Nikki is primarily a girl name.

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