Nikki
Nikki is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikki is a unisex name derived as a diminutive of Greek names such as Nicholas or Nicole. While far more common for females, it has seen steady, low-volume usage for males in the United States over the decades. It offers a friendly, casual, and energetic option.
Popularity in the United States
896 babies in the United States have been named Nikki since 1880. It ranks #3782 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (87.2 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 219 |
| 1980-1990 | 241 |
| 1990-2000 | 225 |
| 2000-2010 | 57 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Nikki
- Nikki Sixx: Musician, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Nikki traces back to 'Nike', the ancient Greek goddess of victory.
- While predominantly given to females in the U.S., it has a long history of minor usage for males as a full given name or nickname.