Nicola
Nicola first appears in US records in 1908. It peaked in 1972, when 53 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 28.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nicola popular?
Steady Nicola has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1972.
| 2020s | 190 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 245 | |
| 2000s | 349 | |
| 1990s | 413 | |
| 1980s | 320 | |
| 1970s | 441 | |
| 1960s | 335 | |
| 1950s | 159 | |
| 1940s | 84 | |
| 1930s | 85 | |
| 1920s | 188 | |
| 1910s | 197 | |
| 1900s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nicola mean?
Nicola is the Italian form of Nicholas — a boys’ name in Italy, “victory of the people.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicola mean?
Nicola means Victory of the people. Nicola is the Italian form of Nicholas — a boys’ name in Italy, “victory of the people.”
What is the origin of the name Nicola?
Nicola is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Nicola?
Nicola is pronounced “nee-KOH-lah.”
Is Nicola a boy or a girl name?
Nicola is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nicola a popular name right now?
Nicola has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1972.
How popular is the name Nicola?
In 2025, Nicola ranked #3920 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nicola most popular?
Nicola was most popular in 1972, when about 53 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nicola?
Names similar to Nicola include Pietro, Gabriele, Riccardo, Filippo, Edoardo.
What names go well with Nicola?
Italian names that pair well with Nicola include Mia, Luca, Gianna, Aria, Beatrice.