Unisex nameCurrently #1,594 in the USSteady
Nikola
//nɪˈkoʊlə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nikola's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nikola's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nikola |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 86 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 83 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 76 |
| 2008 | 99 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 97 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 114 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2014 | 133 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 150 |
| 2017 | 141 |
| 2018 | 158 |
| 2019 | 152 |
| 2020 | 159 |
| 2021 | 159 |
| 2022 | 134 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 114 |
Nikola through the decades
- Nikola peaked in 2021, when 159 babies were named Nikola in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nikola has risen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nikola currently ranks #1,594 in the US and is holding steady.