Niklas
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Niklas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,701 babies have been named Niklas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niklas is past its peak , currently ranked #27,277 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,277
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"to be stronger, to have more power"
#27,367 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"fierce strength, bravery"
#27,294 in US
American origin
"modern blend of Jade and Adrian"
#27,427 in US
Latin praecisus via English origin
"exact, carefully defined, accurate"
#27,365 in US
Greek origin
"each of the two; pure"
#27,200 in US
Italian place name origin
"from the Chianti wine region of Tuscany"
#27,315 in US
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About the Name Niklas
Niklas is a boy name .
Niklas is currently ranked #27,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niklas include Nik, Nikl, Nikly, Niklie, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Niklas include Niklaus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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