Niki
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Niki
Niki is a diminutive form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), which combines "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across multiple cultures including Greek, English, Scandinavian, and Russian-speaking communities, with historical prominence tied to Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian traditions.
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Etymology
Niki is a diminutive form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), which combines "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is used across multiple cultures including Greek, English, Scandinavian, and Russian-speaking communities, with historical prominence tied to Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian traditions.
Niki currently ranks #8,214 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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