Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Nikas
24 similar names matched by popularity and Greek origin — The given name 'Nikas' is a short form or variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of….
How we find these: names ranked close to Nikas in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Nikas
Rank #728
Ajax “The name 'Ajax' derives from the Greek mythological figure *Aias* (Αἴας), likely meaning …”
Rank #725
Tayssa “Tayssa is a modern variant of Taissa or Tais, derived from the Greek name Thaïs (Θαΐς), w…”
Rank #725
Ismena “The name Ismena means "knowledgeable" or "learned," derived from the Ancient Greek *Ismēn…”
Rank #736
Xanthe “The name Xanthe means "yellow" or "golden" in Ancient Greek, derived from the Greek word …”
Rank #739
Korina “The name Korina is a variant of Corina, derived from the Greek name Korinna, meaning "mai…”
Rank #741
Enia “The given name 'Enia' is derived from the Greek word 'ἐνία' (enia), meaning 'weaver' or '…”
Rank #743
Delian “The name 'Delian' means "of Delos," derived from the Greek island of Delos, the mythologi…”
Rank #744
Vasiliki “The given name 'Vasiliki' means 'royal' or 'queenly' and its linguistic root is Greek, de…”
Rank #715
Yanni “Yanni is a shortened form of Ioannis, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God…”
Rank #714
Mellina “The name Mellina is a variant of Melina, derived from the Greek word "méli" (μέλι) meanin…”
Rank #749
Astraea “The name Astraea means "star-maiden" or "starry one," derived from the Greek *astēr* (sta…”
Rank #710
Iannis “The name 'Iannis' is a Greek variant of 'John', meaning "God is gracious," derived from t…”
Rank #754
Leto “Leto derives from Greek and likely means "hidden" or "forgetfulness," though its exact et…”
Rank #705
Emilios “The name 'Emilios' means "rival" or "eager" and derives from the Latin family name *Aemil…”
Rank #757
Derna “The name 'Derna' is of uncertain origin, but it is often interpreted as meaning "hidden" …”
Rank #760
Rheia “The name 'Rheia' means "flow" or "ease," derived from the Greek ῥέω (rheo, "to flow").”
Rank #771
Arthemon “The name 'Arthemon' is a variant of 'Artemon', derived from the Greek name Ἀρτέμων (Artem…”
Rank #685
Arkadia “The name 'Arkadia' derives from the Greek *Arkadía* (Ἀρκαδία), meaning "of Arcadia," a re…”
Rank #685
Minthe “The name 'Minthe' means "mint" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek word *μίνθη* (min…”
Rank #775
Io “The name 'Io' means "violet" or "violet flower" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek …”
Rank #685
Danai “The name 'Danai' is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "from Danaus" or "desc…”
Rank #683
Letisia “The given name 'Letisia' is derived from the Greek name 'Λετισία' (Letisia), meaning 'fro…”
Rank #778
Filippos “The name 'Filippos' means "lover of horses," derived from the Greek elements *philos* ("l…”
Rank #779
Eleodore “The name 'Eleodore' means "gift of the sun" or "sun-gift," derived from the Greek element…”
Sister names for Nikas
Same cultural background as Nikas, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #1
Sofia “The given name 'Sofia' means 'wisdom' and its linguistic root is Greek, derived from the …”
Rank #9
Evi “The given name 'Evi' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Chavi' or 'Chaviv', meaning 'belove…”
Rank #17
Elli “Elli is a diminutive form of Eleanor or Helen, derived from the Greek name Helenē, meanin…”
Rank #19
Iris “Iris means "rainbow" and derives from the ancient Greek word "iris" (ἶρις), which in Gree…”
Rank #22
Penelope “The name Penelope derives from ancient Greek roots, combining "pene" (thread/weaver's bob…”
Rank #28
Meda “Meda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" …”
Rank #32
Maia “Maia derives from Greek meaning "mother" or "midwife," rooted in the Proto-Indo-European …”
Rank #35
Rhea “Rhea derives from the Ancient Greek "Rhea" (Ῥέα), meaning "flowing" or "stream," referrin…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Nikas" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Nikas include Ajax, Tayssa, Ismena.
What is the origin of the name Nikas?
Nikas is a Greek name. The given name 'Nikas' is a short form or variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from Greek *nike* "victory" and *laos* "people").
What are good sister names for Nikas?
If Nikas is used for one child, Sofia is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.