Nikel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nikel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 10 babies have been named Nikel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,302 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,302
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nikel is also used as a girl name, ranked #51684.
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About the Name Nikel
Nikel is a boy name .
Is Nikel a boy or girl name? Nikel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,302 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,684. Nikel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikel is currently ranked #25,302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikel include Nik, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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