Victory of the people
Nikolay is the Slavic form of the Greek name Nikolaos. It is composed of the elements 'nike', meaning victory, and 'laos', meaning people. It has been a historically significant name in Russia and Bulgaria, borne by several saints and emperors.
Less common today
Nikolay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,435 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned 19th-century novelist and dramatist
Major Russian composer and member of 'The Five'
Former professional tennis player ranked world No. 3
A king and major character in the Grishaverse series · Shadow and Bone
Prominent Russian and Soviet botanist and geneticist
