Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Victory of the people, People of Victory, Victorious Person
Pronunciation: NIHK-lahs, /ˈnɪklɑs/, N IH K L AH Z
Popularity Rank: #4,502
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people'.
The name Niklas is of Greek, German origin and means Victory of the people, People of Victory, Victorious Person. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Niklas is commonly found in Germany, Sweden, Finland, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NIHK-lahs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɪklɑs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K L AH Z
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Niklas correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Niklas correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Niklas with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Niklas might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Niklas spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Niklas is recorded 13,177 times globally, ranking it as the 4,502th most common name worldwide.
Niklas is most prevalent in Germany, with 5,743 occurrences, making it the 198th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Niklas is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #198 | 1 : 64 |
| Sweden | #45 | 1 : 27 |
| Finland | #164 | 1 : 63 |
| Austria | #256 | 1 : 147 |
| Denmark | #268 | 1 : 239 |
| United States of America | #13,370 | 1 : 13,110 |
| Switzerland | #1,519 | 1 : 1,379 |
| Norway | #541 | 1 : 658 |
| Italy | #10,119 | 1 : 11,262 |
| Netherlands | #6,532 | 1 : 6,541 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Niklas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
German Baby Names Swedish Baby Names Irish Baby Names Finnish Baby Names Danish Baby Names Greek Baby Names Australian Baby Names
Nik, Las, Nikk, Klaus, Nix, Klax, Nikko, Lasse, Nikster, Nizzle, K, X, The Nikinator, Nightingale (if he's musically inclined), Niklaus, Captain Nik,
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Niklas? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Niklas. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.