Nikolas

Nikolas is a boy's name of Portuguese 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 361 boys in the United States.

Nikolas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nikolas

Nikolas belongs to the Portuguese 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, Nikolas first appears in Social Security records in 1937. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #287 in 1998, and in 2024 361 babies received the name — 23,658 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikolas in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Best US rank
#287 in 1998
Peak year
2004
Babies named Nikolas in 2024
361
Total since 1880
23,658

Nikolas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#436 in 2020
Babies named Nikolas in 2025
52
Total since 1996
1,380

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikolas mean?

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

Is Nikolas a boy or girl name?

Nikolas is a boy name. In 2024, 361 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikolas?

Nikolas comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Nikolas?

Nikolas first appears in US records in 1937. Its best-ever ranking was #287 in 1998, and 361 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.