Nikola

Nikola is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 114 babies in the United States.

Nikola at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nikola

Nikola belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nikola first appears in Social Security records in 1948 and has been given to 3,992 babies since 1880, including 114 in 2024.

Nikola in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Babies named Nikola in 2024
114
Total since 1880
3,992

Nikola in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Nikola in 2025
22
Total since 1996
2,108

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikola mean?

The meaning of Nikola is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nikola a boy or girl name?

Nikola is a unisex name. In 2024, 114 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikola?

Nikola comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nikola?

Nikola is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1948 and has been given to 3,992 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].