Gender: Male
Origin: Slavic, Australian
Meaning: Victory of the people, Victory of the People
Pronunciation: Nee-koh-lie, /ˈniː.koʊ.lieɪ/, N IH K AH L AH JH
Popularity Rank: #19,596
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It is a common name in Slavic countries.
The name Nikolaj is of Slavic, Australian origin and means Victory of the people, Victory of the People. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nikolaj is commonly found in Denmark, Germany, Russia, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Nee-koh-lie
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈniː.koʊ.lieɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K AH L AH JH
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)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
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At NamesLook, the name Nikolaj is recorded 2,120 times globally, ranking it as the 19,596th most common name worldwide.
Nikolaj is most prevalent in Denmark, with 1,087 occurrences, making it the 111th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Nikolaj is found among 1 in every 79 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | #111 | 1 : 79 |
| Germany | #2,415 | 1 : 1,763 |
| Russia | #2,672 | 1 : 2,164 |
| Lithuania | #387 | 1 : 201 |
| Italy | #11,994 | 1 : 14,078 |
| Iran | #3,467 | 1 : 3,295 |
| Czechia | #1,306 | 1 : 1,575 |
| United Kingdom | #10,845 | 1 : 12,182 |
| Netherlands | #8,117 | 1 : 8,823 |
| Bulgaria | #2,274 | 1 : 2,004 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nikolaj from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
German Baby Names Polish Baby Names Danish Baby Names Greek Baby Names Australian Baby Names
Nick, Niko, Kolya, Jaj, Nikky, Niki, Nolaj, Kaj, Nizzle, Nikolash
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