Nicki
Meaning
“A 1970s nickname spelling of Nicole, from Greek 'victory of the people'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nicki peaked in the 1970s and the 1980s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
34 people · the #86,756 first name in Brazil · median age 26
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Nicki
People given the name Nicki in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nicki deep dive
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