boy's name
Nykolas
NIK-uh-lus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 319
Nykolas is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nykolas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 159 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Nykolas?
In 2021, Nykolas was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nykolas Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nykolas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nykolas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nykolas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nykolas
- English NIK-uh-lus
Sibling Names for Nykolas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nykolas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nykolas
How popular is the name Nykolas?
In 2021, Nykolas was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nykolas a girl's or a boy's name?
Nykolas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nykolas?
Nykolas has 3 syllables.
When was Nykolas most popular?
Nykolas peaked in 2007, when 24 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.