Nicolas
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-uhs ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,665
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Nicolas is also used as a boy name, ranked #184.
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About the Name Nicolas
Nicolas is a girl name .
Is Nicolas a boy or girl name? Nicolas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,665 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #184. Nicolas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nicolas is currently ranked #66,665 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolas include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nicoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolas include Nicole, Nicolette, Nicolle, Nico . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.