Victory of the people
Nicholis is a rare spelling variant of the Greek name Nicholas. It is derived from the Greek elements 'nike', meaning victory, and 'laos', meaning people. While the 'Nicholas' spelling is a perennial classic, this specific phonetic variation offers a more unique visual profile while maintaining its traditional roots.
Less common today
Nicholis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,992 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).