Nikel

Q: Is Nikel a boy or girl name?

Nikel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #25302, and as a girl name it ranks #51684.

Q: How popular is the name Nikel?

Nikel is ranked #25302 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #25,302 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nikel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nikel often also consider Baldur, Brandel, Bandit .

Popularity Over Time

#25,302

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,302
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Nik Niy Nikie

Middle Name Ideas

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Nikel Andrew

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Nikel Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Nikel is also used as a girl name, ranked #51684.

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Similar Names

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Bandit Boy Italian Brandel Boy Germanic Cylo Boy Modern/Persian Baldur Boy Old Norse Akaal Boy Punjabi/Sanskrit Nasiyah Boy Durin Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nikel

Is Nikel a boy or girl name?

Nikel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25302. As a girl name, it is ranked #51684. Nikel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Nikel?

Nikel is currently ranked #25302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nikel?

Common nicknames for Nikel include Nik, Niy, and Nikie.

Is Nikel a common or rare name?

Nikel is an uncommon name, ranked #25302 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Nikie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.