Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Nicolasa

Nicolasa is a feminine given name. People with the name include:María Nicolasa de Iturbide (1774-1840), Princess of Iturbide Nicolasa Dayrit Panlilio (1874-1945), Filipina non-combatant in the Philippine–American War Nicolasa Escamilla, Spanish bullfighter Nicolasa Machaca, Bolivian union leader and health care worker Nicolasa Montt (1857–1924), Chilean poet, writer, translator Nicolasa Pradera…

Current Rank
#14,326
Peak Rank
#1,152 (1920)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1891
First Year
2016
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#1152
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
93
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nicolasa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nicolasa is a feminine given name. People with the name include:María Nicolasa de Iturbide (1774-1840), Princess of Iturbide Nicolasa Dayrit Panlilio (1874-1945), Filipina non-combatant in the Philippine–American War Nicolasa Escamilla, Spanish bullfighter Nicolasa Machaca, Bolivian union leader and health care worker Nicolasa Montt (1857–1924), Chilean poet, writer, translator Nicolasa Pradera…

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The Story of Nicolasa

Nicolasa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 43 Nicolasas were born — ranking #1,152 that year. As of 2026, Nicolasa ranks #14,326 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Nicolasas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nicolasa

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicolasa

What does the name Nicolasa mean?
Nicolasa is a feminine given name. People with the name include:María Nicolasa de Iturbide (1774-1840), Princess of Iturbide Nicolasa Dayrit Panlilio (1874-1945), Filipina non-combatant in the Philippine–American War Nicolasa Escamilla, Spanish bullfighter Nicolasa Machaca, Bolivian union leader and health care worker Nicolasa Montt (1857–1924), Chilean poet, writer, translator Nicolasa Pradera…
How popular is Nicolasa in 2026?
In 2026, Nicolasa ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nicolasa most popular?
Nicolasa reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,152 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nicolasa most popular?
Nicolasa has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nicolasa.
Is Nicolasa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nicolasa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nicolasa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicolasa include Bula, Alvira, Leoma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nicolasa

Nicolasa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Nicolasa's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,152. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicolasa'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.