Nik

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK ]

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Boy Name #39,634 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Nik often also consider Bryne, Damein, Flip .

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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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#39,634
Current Rank
Peaked 1972 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Bryne Boy

"hill, elevated"

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"to tame, subdue"

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"horse lover"

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Shannan Boy

"possessor of old wisdom (mythological)"

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"dweller by a spring or well"

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#39,634
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Niko #344 Nikolai #590 Nikolas #726 Niklaus #1236 Nikko #1289 Nikola #1589 Nikhil #2535 Nikolaos #2767

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Shannan Boy

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"possessor of old wisdom (mythological)"

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"dweller by a spring or well"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nik

Is Nik a boy or girl name?
Nik is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Nik?
Nik is pronounced n-IHK.
How popular is the name Nik?
Nik is currently ranked #39634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Nik a common or rare name?
Nik is an uncommon name, ranked #39634 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Nik?
Nik pairs well with Bryne, Damein, Flip, Shannan in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Nik?
Related spellings include Niko, Nikolai, Nikolas, Niklaus.

About the Name Nik

Nik is a boy name .

Nik is currently ranked #39,634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nik include Niko, Nikolai, Nikolas, Niklaus, Nikko . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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