Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Nikolija

Nikolija Jovanović, better known mononymously as Nikolija, is a Serbian singer and rapper. Nikolija debuted in 2013 with the single "Ćao, zdravo" and has since released five studio albums: №1 (2016), Yin & Yang (2019), Aurora (2022), Lavina (2024) and Sila (2025), as well as numerous other standalone singles. Her music videos have collectively accumulated over 700 million views on YouTube.

Current Rank
#14,326
Peak Rank
#14,326 (2016)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nikolija

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

Nikolija Jovanović, better known mononymously as Nikolija, is a Serbian singer and rapper. Nikolija debuted in 2013 with the single "Ćao, zdravo" and has since released five studio albums: №1 (2016), Yin & Yang (2019), Aurora (2022), Lavina (2024) and Sila (2025), as well as numerous other standalone singles. Her music videos have collectively accumulated over 700 million views on YouTube.

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The Story of Nikolija

The earliest SSA record of Nikolija as a baby girl name dates back to 2016, when 6 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Nikolija — #14,326 in the national rankings. Nikolija last appeared in the published SSA data in 2016, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nikolija

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikolija 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 Nikolija

What does the name Nikolija mean?
Nikolija Jovanović, better known mononymously as Nikolija, is a Serbian singer and rapper. Nikolija debuted in 2013 with the single "Ćao, zdravo" and has since released five studio albums: №1 (2016), Yin & Yang (2019), Aurora (2022), Lavina (2024) and Sila (2025), as well as numerous other standalone singles. Her music videos have collectively accumulated over 700 million views on YouTube.
How popular is Nikolija in 2026?
In 2026, Nikolija ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nikolija most popular?
Nikolija reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #14,326 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Nikolija a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nikolija is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nikolija?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikolija include Rubey, Annmaria, Nekoda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nikolija

Nikolija is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Nikolija's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #14,326. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikolija'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.