People of victory
A variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, derived from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It is a phonetic spelling of the Russian and Slavic form Nikolai, which has been borne by saints and emperors alike.
Less common today
Nickolai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,553 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Russian novelist and dramatist
Inventor and electrical engineer
Famous Russian composer
King of Ravka and major character · Grishaverse series
