Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people, Victory of the People
Pronunciation: NIK-uh-luhs, /ˈnɪkələs/, N IH K AH L AH S
Popularity Rank: #1,030
Nicholas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements 'nike' meaning 'victory' and 'laos' meaning 'people'. The name therefore means 'victory of the people'.
The name Nicholas is of Greek origin and means Victory of the people, Victory of the People, Victorious Person, People of Victory. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nicholas is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, United Kingdom, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NIK-uh-luhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɪkələs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K AH L AH S
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nicholas is recorded 62,985 times globally, ranking it as the 1,030th most common name worldwide.
Nicholas is most prevalent in United States of America, with 20,572 occurrences, making it the 267th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Nicholas is found among 1 in every 88 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #267 | 1 : 88 |
| Italy | #415 | 1 : 104 |
| United Kingdom | #330 | 1 : 94 |
| South Africa | #338 | 1 : 436 |
| Malaysia | #255 | 1 : 495 |
| Singapore | #91 | 1 : 210 |
| Canada | #181 | 1 : 132 |
| Nigeria | #622 | 1 : 516 |
| Ghana | #139 | 1 : 150 |
| Hong Kong | #495 | 1 : 581 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nicholas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 07:18 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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