The baby name Nicolah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ni-KOH-lah (IPA: /nɪˈkoʊlə/).
Nicolah is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nicolah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ni-KOH-lah (IPA: /nɪˈkoʊlə/).
Nicolah is Greek in Origin.
Nicolah is a modern English elaboration of Nicola, ultimately from Greek Nikolaos, formed from nike “victory” and laos “people,” hence “victory of the people.” Via Latin Nicolaus and Old French Nicolas, the name spread in medieval Europe under the influence of St. Nicholas. The ending -h likely arises by analogy with Sarah, Hannah, or Noah and serves to individualize an established form. Usage of Nicolah appears sporadically in Britain and North America from the late 20th century onward.
Related forms include Nicholas and Nicolas (masculine), Nicola and Nichola (feminine in English), Nicole, Nikole, Nikola (Slavic, often masculine), Nicol, and diminutives Nico, Nicky/Nicki/Nikki, Cole, and Cola; elaborations like Nicoletta and Nicolette also occur. In English-speaking countries Nicola peaked in the 1970s–1990s, while Nicolah has remained rare. Across languages - from Greek Nikolaos to Italian Nicola and French Nicolas - the core meaning and saintly associations persist, giving Nicolah a familiar heritage with a distinctive twist.
Nicolah is a rare find. Across 5 countries, we found 15 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Nicolah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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