Victory of the people
Nikola is a Slavic and Germanic variation of the Greek name Nikolaos. It combines the elements 'nike', meaning victory, and 'laos', meaning people. While common in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, it remains a distinctive and rare choice in the United States.
About 102 boys were named Nikola in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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