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Nicki

Girl / Boy name · 38 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nicki: 38 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 6 births in 1984.

Nicki is a diminutive of Nicola or Nicole, making it a feminine short form of Nicholas, which comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (nikē for victory, laos for people). The most famous modern bearer is American rapper Nicki Minaj, whose bold style and chart-topping hits have made the name globally recognisable. There are no major places directly named after a Nicki, though the root Nicholas appears in many place names worldwide. A notable variant is Nicky, which is often used for both boys and girls, while Nicki itself is overwhelmingly given to girls. In Scotland, the name has enjoyed steady use since the 1970s, peaking in the 1980s alongside the broader popularity of Nicola and its short forms.