Nikolai

Meaning of Nikolai

Nikolai means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, which has the same meaning.

Nikolai has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nikolai

Nikolai has cooled off, slipping to #605 in 2025, down from a peak of #473 in 2018.

Notable people named Nikolai

• Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
  Russian composer and music educator
• Nikolai Gogol
  Russian novelist and playwright
• Nikolai Valuev
  Russian former professional boxer
• Nikolai Baskov
  Russian tenor and pop singer
• Nikolai Krylenko
  Russian revolutionary and politician

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Questions about the name Nikolai

What does the name Nikolai mean?

Nikolai means nikolai means "victory of the people." it comes from the greek name nikolaos, which has the same meaning, and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Nikolai a boy's or a girl's name?

Nikolai is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nikolai?

In 2025, Nikolai ranked #605 for boys, down from #588 the year before.

When was Nikolai most popular?

Nikolai peaked at #473 in 2018.