Nikolina
“victory of the people”
Slavic Countries origin · Girl name
#8362US 2023
13Births / yr
↑Rising
392All-time births
📅 Since 199200
How to pronounce Nikolina
NEE·koh·LEE·nuh
/ˈniː.koʊ.ˈliː.nə/ · stress on NEE · 4 syllables
“victory of the people”
Slavic Countries origin · Girl name
What does Nikolina mean and where does it come from?
Nikolina is a feminine form of the male name Nikola, prevalent in several Slavic countries. It derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' The name has been increasingly popular in recent years, notably in Croatia and Serbia. It has some cultural significance in Slavic fol
Cultural significance
Nikolina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Slavic Countries-speaking communities, where it reflects values of victory of the people.
Peak popularity
Reached #5542 in 2014 — currently #8362 in the US.
How else can you spell Nikolina?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Nikolina?
Nikolina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Nikolina Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Nikolina Rose
Floral · soft ending
Nikolina Mae
Sweet · timeless
Nikolina Claire
French influence · crisp
Nikolina Jane
Literary · strong
Nikolina Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Nikolina right now?
Rising fast — up 2621 spots — currently #8362 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Nikolina
Nikolina is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1992. With 392 total births recorded, Nikolina remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9461 in 1995 to #8362 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Nikolina in 2014:
Nikolina by decade
Nikolina peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 | |
| 2000s | 162 | |
| 2010s ★ | 164 | |
| 2020s | 12 |
Nikolina has only 392 total recorded births since 1992 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Nikolina?
CROATIAN
Lina
FRENCH
Colette
ITALIAN
Lina
ANCIENT GREEK
NicolausNikolaos
What names sound and feel like Nikolina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Nikolina also consider these
How is Nikolina written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Nikolina?
Nicolaus ANCIENT GREEKNikolaos ANCIENT GREEKNikola BASQUENikola BULGARIANNikolai BULGARIANNikolay BULGARIANNicolau CATALANNikica CROATIANNiko CROATIANNikola CROATIANNikša CROATIANMikoláš CZECHMikula CZECHMikuláš CZECHNikola CZECHCai DANISHCaj DANISHClaus DANISHKai DANISHKaj DANISHKay DANISHKlaus DANISHNels DANISHNiels DANISHNiklas DANISHNikolaj DANISHNils DANISHKai DUTCHKlaas DUTCHNick DUTCHNico DUTCHNicolaas DUTCHNiek DUTCHNikolaas DUTCHColin ENGLISHCollin ENGLISHNic ENGLISHNicholas ENGLISHNick ENGLISHNickolas ENGLISHNicky ENGLISHNik ENGLISHNikolas ENGLISHNiĉjo ESPERANTONikolao ESPERANTONigul ESTONIANKai FINNISHKlaus FINNISHLauno FINNISHNiilo FINNISHNiklas FINNISHNiko FINNISHNicolas FRENCHKai FRISIANKay FRISIANKlaes FRISIANNicolau GALICIANNika GEORGIANNikoloz GEORGIANNikusha GEORGIANSWISS(Niklaus GERMANClaus GERMANKai GERMANKay GERMANKlaus GERMANNickolaus GERMANNico GERMANNicolaus GERMANNiklas GERMANNikolaus GERMANNicolaos GREEKNik GREEKNikolaos GREEKNikolas GREEKKolos HUNGARIANMiklós HUNGARIANMiksa HUNGARIANNioclás IRISHNiccolò ITALIANNico ITALIANNicola ITALIANNicolao ITALIANNicolò ITALIANNikolajs LATVIANKlaos LIMBURGISHKlaas LOW GERMANNikola MACEDONIANNikolche MACEDONIANNikora MAORICol MEDIEVAL ENGLISHNichol MEDIEVAL ENGLISHNicol MEDIEVAL ENGLISHNikola MEDIEVAL SLAVICCai NORWEGIANCaj NORWEGIANKai NORWEGIANKaj NORWEGIANKay NORWEGIANKlaus NORWEGIANNiklas NORWEGIANNils NORWEGIANMikołaj POLISHNico PORTUGUESENicolau PORTUGUESENeculai ROMANIANNicolae ROMANIANNicu ROMANIANNicușor ROMANIANKolya RUSSIANNikolai RUSSIANNikolay RUSSIANNeacel SCOTTISHNichol SCOTTISHNicol SCOTTISHNikica SERBIANNikola SERBIANMikuláš SLOVAKMiklavž SLOVENENik SLOVENENiko SLOVENENikola SLOVENENikolaj SLOVENENico SPANISHNicolás SPANISHCai SWEDISHCaj SWEDISHClaes SWEDISHKai SWEDISHKaj SWEDISHKay SWEDISHKlas SWEDISHNiklas SWEDISHNils SWEDISHMykola UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Nikolina
What does the name Nikolina mean?
Nikolina means "victory of the people" — a name rooted in Slavic Countries tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Nikolina?
Nikolina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Nikolina?
Nikolina originates from Slavic Countries tradition. Slavic Countries names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Nikolina?
Nikolina is a four-syllable name pronounced N IY1 K OW0 L IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Nikolina?
Nikolina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Slavic Countries heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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