Nikolas

Meaning of Nikolas

Nikolas means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek words "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people).

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Popularity of Nikolas

Nikolas has held fairly steady, sitting around #719 in 2025 after peaking at #301 in 2004.

Notable people named Nikolas

• Nicolas Cage
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
  Actor, Game of Thrones
• Nikola Tesla
  Inventor, electrical engineer
• Niklas Luhmann
  Sociologist, systems theory
• Nikola Mirotić
  Professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Nikolas

What does the name Nikolas mean?

Nikolas means nikolas means "victory of the people." it comes from the greek words "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nikolas?

In 2025, Nikolas ranked #719 for boys, up from #725 the year before.

When was Nikolas most popular?

Nikolas peaked at #301 in 2004.