Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Nickai

Name: Popularity of the name Nickai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nickai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#9,788 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2015

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#9788

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nickai

Nickai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Nickais were born — ranking #9,788 that year. As of 2026, Nickai ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Nickais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nickai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nickai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nickai

What does the name Nickai mean?

Nickai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nickai in 2026?

In 2026, Nickai ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nickai most popular?

Nickai reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #9,788 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nickai a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nickai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nickai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nickai include Turk, Elchanan, Nichollas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nickai

Nickai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Nickai's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #9,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Nickai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.