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The baby name Nicki is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NIK-ee (IPA: /ˈnɪki/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: NIK-ee (IPA: /ˈnɪki/)

What is the meaning of the name Nicki ?

The baby name Nicki is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NIK-ee (IPA: /ˈnɪki/).

Nicki is in Origin.

Nicki is a short form of names rooted in the Greek Nikolaos, interpreted as “victory of the people” (nike “victory” + laos “people”). In English and German it commonly abbreviates the feminine Nicole or Nicola, while it can also shorten the masculine Nicholas; thus the name is technically unisex, though modern usage skews feminine. As a nickname it carries an informal, lively feel that has often transitioned into a standalone given name.

Usage as an independent name spread in the mid- to late 20th century across the United States, Britain, and parts of Europe, helped by pop culture visibility. Variant spellings and close cousins include Nikki, Nicky, Nickie, Niki, and Nikky; related international forms are Nicole, Nicola, Nicolas/Nicholas, and Nikoleta/Nikolina. The core meaning remains consistent: a bearer associated with triumph joined to community or people.

Nicki has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nicki

Nicki Minaj Actor · Born 1982 · Trinidad and Tobago Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer who gained fame for her dynamic style and hit songs like 'Super Bass' and 'Starships'. She is known for her bold fashion choices and distinctive voice, making a significant impact on the music industry since her debut. Nicki Aycox Actor · Born 1975 · United States Nicki Aycox was an American actress best known for her role as Meg Masters in the TV series Supernatural. She also appeared in films like Jeepers Creepers 2 and Perfect Stranger. Born in 1975, she made a mark in the entertainment industry with her versatile performances. Nicki French Musician · Born 1964 · United Kingdom Nicki French is an English singer best known for her 1995 dance cover of "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which became a top 5 hit in both the UK and the US. She also represented the United Kingdom at the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm.
Nicki Clyne Actor · Born 1983 · Canada Nicki Clyne is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Cally Henderson on the television series Battlestar Galactica. Born in 1983, she has also appeared in films like John Tucker Must Die. Her work on Battlestar Galactica remains her most recognized contribution to the entertainment industry.

Nicki – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
CY Girls 0 #118 8 3,755
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LU Girls 0 #175 11 4,850
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Sweden Boys 2012 #186 2 1,395
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
Austria 0 #201 13 850
DK Boys 0 #210 119 7,401
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JM Girls 0 #226 34 7,507
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
GR Girls 0 #228 15 6,293
NA Girls 0 #230 8 7,146
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
Canada Girls 2021 #286 5 2,910
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
GH Girls 0 #305 20 6,973
DK Girls 0 #323 7 7,429
SD Girls 0 #329 17 7,678
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
CN Girls 0 #334 16 8,829
HK 0 #335 14 8,483
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
Austria Girls 0 #346 75 1,885
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
Germany 0 #396 42 2,542
BO 0 #401 8 6,868
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
ZA 0 #418 30 14,421
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
Germany Girls 0 #431 534 4,949
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
CM Girls 0 #471 70 11,671
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Girls 0 #510 23 11,342
IR Girls 0 #519 12 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
CM Boys 0 #533 18 12,054
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BO Girls 0 #585 27 9,488
HK Girls 0 #590 26 16,104
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
AR Girls 0 #623 8 8,289
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
NG Girls 0 #646 142 15,093
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #791 162 5,697
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
ZA Girls 0 #818 334 25,928
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
United States Boys 2004 #828 5 7,246
CL Girls 0 #829 23 14,098
PE Boys 0 #857 22 14,506
United States Girls 2022 #894 10 8,739
CO Boys 0 #903 18 15,656
NL Girls 0 #904 52 5,933
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
PE Girls 0 #930 14 14,861
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
NG Boys 0 #935 17 16,906
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #954 30 5,561
MY Girls 0 #957 38 24,821
MX Boys 0 #965 18 16,355
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,057 22 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
MA 0 #1,107 22 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,134 45 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,138 46 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,341 106 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,409 63 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Nicki is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Sweden
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE

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People also ask about Nicki

Nicki is predominantly a girl's name.
Nicki is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NIK-ee (IPA: /ˈnɪki/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nikki, Nicky, Nickie, Nicci, Nikky and Nikie.
Yes — Nicki ranked #176 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Nicki ranks highest in Sweden (#176 in 2022).
Nicki's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #894 in 2012 to #894 in 2022 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Nicki are in our database, including Nicki Minaj (Actor), Nicki Aycox (Actor), Nicki French (Musician).