Holding steady.
Popularity of Nichola since 1942
Babies named Nichola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 68 | 0 |
| 1950s | 74 | 0 |
| 1960s | 144 | 0 |
| 1970s | 276 | 17 |
| 1980s | 187 | 76 |
| 1990s | 78 | 34 |
| 2000s | 32 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nichola is a rare feminine form of Nicholas that saw its highest usage in the peak year of 1969, though it never entered the U.S. top 1000. The name was first recorded in 1942, and its trajectory has remained stable with very low usage. Parents choosing Nichola are selecting a name with strong Greek roots and a meaning of victory, while avoiding more common variants like Nicola or Nicole.
Nichola is a feminine form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, though less common than Nicola, and saw modest popularity in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nicky, Nikki, Cola
Sibling names for Nichola
Names that share Nichola's style, for a brother or sister.
