Nikolaas
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nikolaas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 17 babies have been named Nikolaas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikolaas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,761 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,761
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nikolaas
Nikolaas is a boy name .
Nikolaas is currently ranked #35,761 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikolaas include Nik, Niko, Nikoy, Nikoie, Nikol, Nikoly, Nikolie, Aas, Aasy, Aasie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nikolaas include Niko, Nikolai, Nikolas, Nikola, Nikolaos . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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