Names like Nikolai
If Nikolai is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Russian classics to names with a similar sound. Nikolai has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Makai, Armani, Malakai and Gianni.
24 boy names like Nikolai
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- Makai#481Makai means 'toward the sea' or 'from the sea.' It generally refers to the direction…Same “-ai” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Armani#495This name comes from an old Germanic word meaning "army man" or "warrior." It suggests…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Malakai#213Malakai means "my messenger" or "my angel."Same “-ai” ending3 syllables
- Gianni#524Gianni means "God is gracious." It's the Italian version of the name John.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Abdiel#607The name Abdiel means "servant of God" or "my servant is God." It suggests devotion and…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Cassius#583This name likely comes from an old Roman family name.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Uriah#650Uriah means "God is my light" or "Yahweh is my light."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Finnegan#526Finnegan means "fair" or "white." It can also mean "son of Finn."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Princeton#653From Princeton, New Jersey; "Prince's Town"Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Omari#687Omari means "flourishing" or "most high, God".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Lionel#659It means "young lion" or "lion cub."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Jasiah#498Jasiah is a variation of Josiah, meaning "God supports" or "God heals."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Jayceon#629A modern invented name, likely a combination of "Jay" and names ending in "-son".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- MordechaiMordechai likely means "servant of Mordechai" or "belonging to Mordechai." Mordechai…Same “-ai” ending3 syllables
- Emery#815Means "industrious ruler." It suggests someone who is hardworking and powerful.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Kamari#391Kamari means "moon".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Carmelo#712This name comes from a word meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden'.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Camilo#585This name comes from a Roman family name.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Jakari#613Likely a modern invented name; meaning unclear.3 syllables
- Killian#418Killian likely means "bright-headed" or "strife."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Augustine#545This name means 'great' or 'venerable.' It suggests someone majestic and respected.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Similar popularity curve
- Lucian#462Lucian comes from the Latin word "lucius," meaning "light."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Zaiden#609Zaiden means "to increase" or "abundance." It suggests growth and prosperity.Similar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Nikolai?
- Names with a similar style to Nikolai include Makai, Armani, Malakai, Gianni, Abdiel and Cassius.
- How are these names matched to Nikolai?
- Each name is compared with Nikolai on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Nikolai has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.