Nikki
Girl / Boy name · 1,247 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nikki: 1,247 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 97 births in 1987.
Nikki is most familiar as a cheerful diminutive of Nicola or Nicole, feminine forms of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people” — from nīkē (victory) and laos (people). The name entered English through the Christian saint Nicholas, but Nikki gained its own standalone popularity in the 20th century. Famous bearers include American poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, whose work shaped the Black Arts Movement, and Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx. Though the name doesn’t directly inspire place names, its root appears in places like Nicosia, Cyprus. A playful note: Nikki works as an unisex nickname but, in Scotland, it has been given almost exclusively to
Girl 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198797 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #8163 babies
- Total births
- 1,125since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 69%vs prior 5y
Boy 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198417 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #3254 babies
- Total births
- 122since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 51%vs prior 5y