Nik
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 211 babies have been named Nik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nik is past its peak , currently ranked #39,634 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,634
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Irish origin
"old river, ancient waters"
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African American English / Dutch surname elements origin
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#39,548 in US
Igbo origin
"there is one (God)"
#39,670 in US
Old Norse/Germanic origin
"shield wolf, brave protector"
#39,661 in US
Greek origin
"fond of horses"
#39,513 in US
Germanic braun origin
"dark, brown-haired one"
#39,568 in US
Romani origin
"I awake, I am awake"
#39,791 in US
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