Nikola
Nikola is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikola is a Slavic form of the Greek name Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.' While historically common in Eastern and Southern Europe, it has seen steady usage in the United States, bolstered in part by fame associated with inventor Nikola Tesla. Today, it remains a recognizable yet distinctive choice for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,444 babies in the United States have been named Nikola since 1880. It ranks #2179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1222.
States where it is most popular
- IL (25 %)
- CA (24.5 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 405 |
| 2000-2010 | 692 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,197 |
| 2020-2029 | 759 |
Famous people named Nikola
- Nikola Tesla: Inventor, Electrical Engineer
- Nikola Jokić: Basketball Player
- Nikola Vučević: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Niko, Nick, Niki
Fun facts
- Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor, is the most famous bearer of the name and contributed heavily to modern electricity.
- It is the direct Slavic equivalent of the classical Greek name Nikolaos.