Niklas
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Nikolaus. Victory.
- Origin
- German
Niklas Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,701 baby boys have been named Niklas. The name peaked in 2000 with 90 US births that year (rank #1397). In 2024, ranked #13606 nationally — 12,209 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Niklas
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Niklas births are: California (198), Michigan (81), Minnesota (52).
Other German-Origin Names Like Niklas
If you like Niklas's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Niklas's exact length and starting letter: Naamah, Naaman, Naamit, Naavah, Nabhan.
Quick Facts About Niklas
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Compare Niklas to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Niklas against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).