Nicki
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nicki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 244 babies have been named Nicki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,517 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,517
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicki is also used as a girl name, ranked #10765.
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About the Name Nicki
Nicki is a boy name .
Is Nicki a boy or girl name? Nicki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,517 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,765. Nicki is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nicki is currently ranked #30,517 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicki include Nic, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicki include Nick, Nickolas, Nicklaus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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