Nicola
Nicola is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicola is a classic name derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning victory of the people. While often used as a masculine name in Italy, it is predominantly used as a female name in English-speaking regions and other parts of Europe. In the United States, it has been moderately used over the decades but remains a distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,078 babies in the United States have been named Nicola since 1880. It ranks #2440 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2023.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.1 %)
- NY (22.4 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 277 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 685 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,320 |
| 1980-1990 | 864 |
| 1990-2000 | 784 |
| 2000-2010 | 528 |
| 2010-2019 | 233 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Famous people named Nicola
- Nicola Peltz: Actress
- Nicola Coughlan: Actress
- Nicola Sturgeon: Politician
Nicknames
Nic, Nicky, Nicki
Fun facts
- Nicola is predominantly a masculine name in Italy, whereas in English-speaking nations it is most commonly given to females.
- The name stems from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), sharing its root with Nicholas and Nicole.