Boy · #6,689 in 2026

Nikoli

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

Current Rank

#6,689

Peak Rank

#2,914 (2010)

Total Babies

681

5-Yr Trend

-40%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#2914

Peak Rank

681

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikoli

Nikoli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 40 Nikolis were born — ranking #2,914 that year. As of 2026, Nikoli ranks #6,689 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 681 Nikolis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nikoli

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikoli 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 Nikoli

What does the name Nikoli mean?

Nikoli is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikoli in 2026?

In 2026, Nikoli ranks #6,689 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikoli most popular?

Nikoli reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #2,914 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nikoli most popular?

Nikoli has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nikoli.

Is Nikoli a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikoli?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikoli include Jadrian, Orphus, Wince. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikoli

Nikoli is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 681 births in the dataset. Nikoli's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #2,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikoli'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.