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Nikolay

male

Meaning

"Victory of People"

The Russian form of Nicholas, derived from Greek elements for victory and people, widely used in Orthodox cultures.

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Popularity History of Nikolay

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5172Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Nikolay did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nikolay Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nikolay.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nikolay

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Russian
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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