Nickolas
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-uhz ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nickolas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 47 babies have been named Nickolas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nickolas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,988 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,988
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nickolas is also used as a boy name, ranked #1548.
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About the Name Nickolas
Nickolas is a girl name .
Is Nickolas a boy or girl name? Nickolas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,988 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,548. Nickolas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nickolas is currently ranked #58,988 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nickolas include Nic, Nick, Nicky, Nickie, Nicko, Nickoy, Nickoie, Las, Lasy, Lasie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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