Nicolai
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Nicholas.
- Origin
- English
Nicolai Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,813 baby boys have been named Nicolai. The name peaked in 2015 with 78 US births that year (rank #1883). In 2024, ranked #2581 nationally — 698 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Nicolai
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nicolai births are: California (287), Texas (93), Florida (67).
Other English-Origin Names Like Nicolai
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7-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nicolai's exact length and starting letter: Nabihah, Nabilah, Nabirye, Nachman, Nachton.
Quick Facts About Nicolai
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola | People's Victory | Female | French |
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Compare Nicolai to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nicolai against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).