Nicki

Q: Is Nicki a boy or girl name?

Nicki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #30517, and as a girl name it ranks #10765.

Q: How popular is the name Nicki?

Nicki is ranked #30517 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ee ]

Boy Name #30,517 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicki is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHK-ee.

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

Popularity Over Time

#30,517

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,517
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Nick #1422 Nickolas #1548 Nicklaus #4968

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Nicki is also used as a girl name, ranked #10765.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicki

Is Nicki a boy or girl name?

Nicki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30517. As a girl name, it is ranked #10765. Nicki is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nicki?

Nicki is pronounced n-IHK-ee.

How popular is the name Nicki?

Nicki is currently ranked #30517 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicki?

Common nicknames for Nicki include Nic, Niy, and Nicie.

Is Nicki a common or rare name?

Nicki is an uncommon name, ranked #30517 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Nicie. 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.