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Nicholai
BoyMeaning of Nicholai: Russian: 'victory of the people'
Nicholai is a boy's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6675th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6675
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,024
First recorded 1962 · peak 2017
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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