Nicki
Nicki is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicki is a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicola, which derive from the Greek name Nikolaos. It gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States as both a nickname and an independent given name. While less common today, it remains a familiar classic modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,083 babies in the United States have been named Nicki since 1880. It ranks #2192 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2082.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- TX (16 %)
- OH (10 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 660 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,060 |
| 1960-1970 | 975 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,340 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,223 |
| 1990-2000 | 481 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Nicki
- Nicki Minaj: Rapper, Singer
Fun facts
- Nicki traces back to the Greek components 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
- It originally developed as a pet form of Nicole, Nicolette, or Veronica before being registered as an independent given name.