Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Nikoloz since 2005
Babies named Nikoloz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Nikoloz is the Georgian form of Nicholas, carrying the meaning 'victory of the people.' While deeply traditional in Georgia, it entered U.S. records relatively recently, first appearing in 2005. Its peak popularity in the U.S. occurred in 2021, though it remains rare overall, with a 1-in-284,679 occurrence. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting consistent, if sparse, usage. Top states for the name are not recorded, indicating its spread is geographically diffuse. For parents seeking a culturally rich yet uncommon name, Nikoloz offers a connection to Georgian heritage while being easily recognizable through its Nicholas root. The nickname Nika provides a friendly and accessible option.
Nikoloz is the Georgian form of Nicholas, a Greek name derived from 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It has been a traditional name in Georgia, often associated with Saint Nicholas and borne by Georgian royalty and clergy. The name gained some modern international use due to notable figures like the basketball player Nikoloz Tskitishvili.
“Nikoloz” around the world
Where Nikoloz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nika, Niko, Lado
Sibling names for Nikoloz
Names that share Nikoloz's style, for a brother or sister.
