gender neutral
Nikola
victory of the people
About Nikola
Scientific genius Nikola Tesla has given this name an association with innovation, brilliance, and forward-thinking vision. The international flavor appeals to families with European connections or those simply appreciating its cosmopolitan sound. Unlike its more common counterpart Nicholas, this spelling offers distinction while maintaining familiar elements. The three syllables create a rhythmic, memorable pattern that flows naturally in conversation. Nikola works across multiple languages with minimal pronunciation variation, making it practical for globally-connected families. The name suggests intellectual curiosity and inventive thinking, qualities that resonate with parents who value education and creativity. Its relative rarity in English-speaking countries provides uniqueness without seeming outlandish or difficult.
Popularity of the Name Nikola
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #843 | #580 |
| 2021 | #847 | #689 |
| 2022 | #710 | #741 |
| 1991 | #565 | |
| 1992 | #744 | |
| 1993 | #639 | |
| 1994 | #498 | |
| 1995 | #503 | |
| 1996 | #402 | |
| 1997 | #446 | |
| 1998 | #506 | |
| 1999 | #398 | |
| 2000 | #424 | |
| 2001 | #361 | |
| 2002 | #377 | |
| 2003 | #564 | |
| 2004 | #386 | |
| 2005 | #650 | |
| 2006 | #665 | |
| 2007 | #685 | |
| 2008 | #643 | |
| 2009 | #657 | |
| 2010 | #643 | |
| 2011 | #545 | |
| 2012 | #847 | |
| 2013 | #729 | |
| 2014 | #580 | |
| 2015 | #681 | |
| 2017 | #798 | |
| 2018 | #625 | |
| 2019 | #673 | |
| 2020 | #581 | |
| 2023 | #902 | |
| 2024 | #949 | |
| 2025 | #876 |
Variations of Name Nikola
Names Similar to Nikola
Nicknames for Nikola
- Nik
- Nick
- Niko
- Kola
Famous People Named Nikola
| Nikola Tesla | Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer |
| Nikola Vucevic | Montenegrin-American professional basketball player |
| Nikola Kalinic | Serbian professional footballer |
| Nikola Gruevski | Former Prime Minister of North Macedonia |
| Nikola Karabatic | French handball player |
| Nikola Pekovic | Montenegrin former professional basketball player |
| Nikola Mirotic | Spanish-Montenegrin professional basketball player |
| Nikola Djokic | Serbian professional basketball player |
| Nikola Katic | Croatian professional footballer |
| Nikola Kovac | Bosnian film director |
| Nikola Popovski | Macedonian writer and translator |
| Nikola Kojo | Serbian actor |
| Nikola Mektic | Croatian professional tennis player |
| Nikola Rađen | Croatian water polo player |
| Nikola Ljubicic | Austrian tennis player |
| Nikola Kocev | Macedonian opera singer |
| Nikola Zigic | Serbian former professional footballer |
| Nikola Sarcevic | Swedish musician and singer |
| Nikola Plecas | Canadian composer and conductor |
| Nikola Jokic | Serbian professional basketball player |
Characters Named Nikola
| Nikola Ironfist | Character from the "Heroes of Might and Magic" video game series |
| Nikola Tesla | Character in various steampunk and alternate history works |
| Nikola Karaboudjan | Character from the "Tintin" comic series |
| Nikola Telsa | Character in the TV series "Sanctuary" |
| Nikola Orlowski | Character from the video game "Deus Ex" |
| Nikola Gedő | Character from the Hungarian novel "The Paul Street Boys" |
| Nikola Veresh | Character from the "Wanderer's Odyssey" book series by Simon Goodson |
| Nikola Jakov | Character from the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Nikola Resnik | Character from the TV series "Primeval" |
| Nikola Karadimov | Character from the novel "Songmaster" by Orson Scott Card |
| Nikola Orsa | Character from the novel "First Person Peculiar" by Mike Hockney |
| Nikola Katran | Character from the video game "The Witcher 2 - Assassins of Kings" |
| Nikola Scorpion | Character from the manga "Bleach" by Tite Kubo |
| Nikola Spitzweg | Character from the book "The Lost Plot" by Genevieve Cogman |
| Nikola Smernov | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell" |
| Nikola Zaborski | Character from the novel "Something Missing" by Matthew Dicks |
| Nikola | Character from the TV series "DuckTales" |
| Nikola Demetrius | Character from the book "The Morcyth Saga" by Brian S. Pratt |