Nikola
Pronunciation: [ n-ihk-OHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nikola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 646 babies have been named Nikola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikola is past its peak , currently ranked #36,654 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,654
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nikola
Nikola is a girl name .
Is Nikola a boy or girl name? Nikola is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,654 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,589. Nikola is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikola is currently ranked #36,654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikola include Nik, Niko, Nikoy, Nikoie, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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