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Nicola
UnisexMeaning of Nicola: Greek: 'victory of the people'
Nicola is a unisex name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3597th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 2253rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3597
40 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2253
12 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
8,090
First recorded 1908 · peak 1972
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
37% boys · 63% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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