Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Russian
Meaning: Victory of the people, Victory of the People
Pronunciation: nih-KOH-lie, /nɪˈkoʊlaɪ/, N IH K OW L AY
Popularity Rank: #6,934
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It is a popular name in Russia and Eastern Europe.
The name Nikolai is of Greek, Russian origin and means Victory of the people, Victory of the People, People of Victory. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nikolai is commonly found in Russia, Bulgaria, Germany, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nih-KOH-lie
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nɪˈkoʊlaɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K OW L AY
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Nikolai is recorded 7,990 times globally, ranking it as the 6,934th most common name worldwide.
Nikolai is most prevalent in Russia, with 2,058 occurrences, making it the 475th most popular name in the country.
In Bulgaria, the name Nikolai is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #475 | 1 : 198 |
| Bulgaria | #17 | 1 : 29 |
| Germany | #985 | 1 : 519 |
| United States of America | #5,339 | 1 : 3,924 |
| Italy | #4,003 | 1 : 3,120 |
| United Kingdom | #3,241 | 1 : 2,313 |
| Kazakhstan | #1,779 | 1 : 957 |
| Denmark | #407 | 1 : 438 |
| Norway | #396 | 1 : 411 |
| Spain | #3,465 | 1 : 3,302 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nikolai from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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