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The baby name Nicky is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈnɪki (NIK-ee).

Nicky is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ˈnɪki (NIK-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Nicky ?

The baby name Nicky is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈnɪki (NIK-ee).

Nicky is Greek in Origin.

Nicky is an English diminutive of Nicholas and its feminine counterparts, Nicole and Nicola, and also appears as an independent given name. It derives from Greek Nikolaos (nikē 'victory' + laos 'people'), hence "victory of the people." The prestige of Saint Nicholas spread the parent name across medieval Europe; in English-speaking countries Nicky gained currency as a friendly, gender-neutral nickname in the 20th century.

Variant spellings include Nikki, Nicki, Niki, Nickie, and Nikky; related short forms are Nick and Nico. Cognates of the parent name include Nicolas (French), Nicolás (Spanish), Nikolaus (German), Nikolai (Russian), Nikos (Greek), and Niccolò (Italian). Many bearers use Nicky informally while reserving a formal full name for documents, though Nicky appears on birth certificates in the UK, Ireland, and the United States.

Nicky has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nicky

Nicky Byrne Actor · Born 1978 · Ireland Nicky Byrne is best known as a member of the Irish pop group Westlife, which gained fame with hits like 'Flying Without Wings' and 'World of Our Own'. Before his music career, he was a professional footballer. He has also represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest as a solo artist. Nicky Hilton Actor · Born 1983 · United States Nicky Hilton is an American socialite and fashion designer, best known as a member of the Hilton family. She has made a name for herself in the fashion industry with her own line of handbags and accessories. Nicky is also known for her appearances on reality TV shows and her involvement in various philanthropic efforts. Nicky Jam Actor · Born 1981 · United States Nicky Jam is a famous American singer and actor known for his contributions to the reggaeton genre. He gained widespread fame with hits like 'El Perdón' and 'X'. Born in 1981, he has also appeared in films such as 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'.
Nicky Katt Actor · Born 1970 · United States Nicky Katt is an American actor best known for his role as Harry Senate on the TV show Boston Public. He has also appeared in films like Dazed and Confused and The Limey. Born in 1970, he has built a career with a variety of supporting roles in both television and film. Nicky Whelan Actor · Born 1981 · Australia Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress best known for her role as Pepper Steiger in the popular TV series 'Neighbours'. She has also appeared in films like 'Hall Pass' and 'The Wedding Ringer'. Born in 1981, she has made a significant mark in both television and film. Nicky Wire Musician · Born 1969 · United Kingdom Nicky Wire is a Welsh musician best known as the lyricist, bassist, and secondary vocalist for Manic Street Preachers. He has been a key part of the band behind songs like "A Design for Life," "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next," and "Motorcycle Emptiness," and he also studied politics at university, which later shaped his lyrics.

Nicky – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
SV 0 #11 1 283
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
CN 0 #74 12 3,857
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JM 0 #78 10 3,714
BG 0 #79 4 1,799
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
NA Boys 0 #90 166 6,830
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
CY Girls 0 #111 11 3,755
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
BW Girls 0 #119 30 4,216
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MT Boys 0 #121 57 4,064
ID Boys 0 #122 10 4,130
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
JM Girls 0 #126 160 7,507
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
GR 0 #128 8 3,911
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
MT Girls 0 #135 17 3,773
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Boys 0 #146 9 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
PR Boys 0 #165 10 2,508
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
ZA 0 #170 303 14,421
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
Sweden Girls 2015 #176 2 1,605
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
MO Boys 0 #184 40 5,842
LU Girls 0 #185 6 4,850
DK 0 #189 15 5,198
NA Girls 0 #191 34 7,146
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
Belgium Girls 2000 #201 21 423
BG Boys 0 #204 16 3,850
ZA Girls 0 #204 2,914 25,928
SI Boys 0 #209 3 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #213 5 4,575
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
TW Boys 0 #215 27 7,111
GR Girls 0 #218 25 6,293
EC Girls 0 #220 20 3,650
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
BG Girls 0 #225 7 3,559
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
Belgium Boys 1995 #226 24 433
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
SG 0 #228 42 11,010
MO Girls 0 #229 23 7,056
TW Girls 0 #234 43 8,139
NL 0 #239 159 2,481
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #241 6 3,322
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NG 0 #254 11 5,926
MY 0 #263 68 12,352
IL 0 #265 10 6,291
HK 0 #268 82 8,483
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
DK Boys 0 #278 48 7,401
HK Boys 0 #279 339 12,905
CN Boys 0 #281 39 9,639
JM Boys 0 #286 8 6,876
QA Girls 0 #290 27 15,378
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #297 9 6,530
NL Girls 0 #297 1,164 5,933
CN Girls 0 #299 51 8,829
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
GH Girls 0 #303 22 6,973
NL Boys 0 #304 1,196 5,873
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
Canada Girls 2015 #307 6 2,822
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
GH Boys 0 #321 25 8,138
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
PE 0 #325 5 6,350
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
GT 0 #332 7 5,948
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CM Girls 0 #334 216 11,671
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Boys 0 #347 11 8,477
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
PH Boys 0 #357 27 11,440
BO 0 #358 24 6,868
PT Boys 0 #358 10 7,951
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PH Girls 0 #362 29 13,098
Austria Girls 0 #364 57 1,885
OM Girls 0 #377 20 15,987
France Boys 2021 #380 8 2,865
Germany 0 #380 58 2,542
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
MX 0 #404 10 8,339
Finland Boys 0 #406 22 2,041
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Austria Boys 0 #426 17 2,180
PT Girls 0 #430 22 7,952
Germany Girls 0 #433 532 4,949
Spain 0 #434 19 2,326
GT Boys 0 #436 39 7,625
AR Boys 0 #444 24 7,628
PA Girls 0 #446 36 9,861
PA Boys 0 #455 27 9,305
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
GT Girls 0 #465 41 7,500
NG Girls 0 #471 371 15,093
RU Boys 0 #473 33 12,621
CR Boys 0 #475 13 10,188
HK Girls 0 #475 141 16,104
RU Girls 0 #478 21 11,913
UY Girls 0 #482 29 6,731
AE Girls 0 #484 70 20,968
CR Girls 0 #487 46 11,342
KW Girls 0 #487 29 19,177
ZA Boys 0 #497 1,073 25,619
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
SG Girls 0 #506 81 18,916
BO Girls 0 #512 100 9,488
IR Girls 0 #512 19 8,334
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
CM Boys 0 #516 35 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
BO Boys 0 #532 61 9,244
SG Boys 0 #532 167 17,960
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
IN Girls 0 #544 88 13,121
AR Girls 0 #548 52 8,289
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #598 85 3,552
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
IL Girls 0 #601 17 11,648
CL Boys 0 #606 60 13,390
MY Boys 0 #641 524 25,439
IT 0 #658 57 4,183
QA Boys 0 #685 23 18,093
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
Germany Boys 0 #701 260 5,697
PE Boys 0 #723 157 14,506
BR Boys 0 #735 17 12,213
MY Girls 0 #735 265 24,821
CL Girls 0 #755 97 14,098
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
CO Boys 0 #790 131 15,656
NG Boys 0 #834 118 16,906
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
OM Boys 0 #862 20 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #869 115 5,561
Spain Boys 0 #870 61 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #875 18 7,044
SA Girls 0 #880 56 25,931
IN Boys 0 #887 115 16,750
PE Girls 0 #890 54 14,861
MX Boys 0 #893 90 16,355
United States Girls 2024 #906 11 8,487
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
BR Girls 0 #922 20 12,708
CO Girls 0 #980 99 16,140
MX Girls 0 #983 201 17,781
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,053 40 22,615
IT Girls 0 #1,063 397 9,415
MA 0 #1,079 50 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,094 385 10,046
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
TR 0 #1,188 24 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,557 58 28,008

Nicky is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Switzerland

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People also ask about Nicky

Nicky is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Nicky is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ˈnɪki (NIK-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nikki, Nicki, Nickie, Nickey, Nikky and Nicci.
Yes, very popular — Nicky ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Nicky ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Yes — 7 notable people named Nicky are in our database, including Nicky Byrne (Actor), Nicky Hilton (Actor), Nicky Jam (Actor).