Nicholas

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-uhs ]

Girl Name #39,080 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicholas is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-uhs.

Parents who love the name Nicholas often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,080
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Nichole #3331

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie Nichie

Also a Boy Name

Nicholas is also used as a boy name, ranked #117.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicholas

Is Nicholas a boy or girl name?

Nicholas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39080. As a boy name, it is ranked #117. Nicholas is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nicholas?

Nicholas is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-uhs.

How popular is the name Nicholas?

Nicholas is currently ranked #39080 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicholas?

Common nicknames for Nicholas include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nichie.

Is Nicholas a common or rare name?

Nicholas is an uncommon name, ranked #39080 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nicholas

Nicholas is a girl name .

Is Nicholas a boy or girl name? Nicholas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,080 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #117. Nicholas is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nicholas is currently ranked #39,080 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nicholas include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nichie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Nicholas include Nichole . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.