♡
Why parents love Nikola- Nikola Tesla is one of history's most important inventors.
- Nikola Jokić is the NBA's most dominant player.
- Three syllables with a strong, Slavic sound: NIK-oh-lah.
- The meaning victory of the people is triumphant.
- It works for any gender in Slavic cultures.
◎
The vibe of Nikola
TeslaAC currentJokićSerbianvictoryelectrical-revolutioninventorSlavic
◎
Origin & history of Nikola
Greek Nikolaos (victory of the people)
→ Slavic Nikola
1
Czech / Greek / Hungarian / Serbian / Croatian roots
Nikola is the Slavic form of Nicholas meaning victory of the people. Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) invented alternating current, the Tesla coil, and pioneered radio — he is one of the most important inventors in history. Nikola Jokić is the NBA's most dominant player, winning three consecutive MVPs.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Slavic form; Nikola Tesla (1856–1943).
3
Today
Nikola remains a beloved choice, ranking #1360 in the US. 3,992 babies have been named Nikola since 1948.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Britannica, SSA data
◆
How popular is Nikola?
2020
peak year
Nikola first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1948. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2020, 151 babies received the name (ranked #1239). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1360), with roughly 146 babies named Nikola each year. Nikola's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 3,992 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
151
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,239)
(ranked #1,239)
146
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,460
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,992
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
✦
Numerology of Nikola8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Nikola's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — electrical-revolution leadership. People named Nikola tend to be genius-level, inventive, and gifted at powering entire civilisations.
♡
Powers entire civilisations✦
Genius-level invention◈
AC-current revolution◎
Tesla-coil brilliance♡
Victory of the peopleN5
I9
K2
O6
L3
A1
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
♡
Personality of Nikola💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
◆
Famous people named NikolaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
◎
If you like Nikola, you may also love◎
Names that sound like NikolaIf you love Nikola, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.
♩
Names that combine with NikolaSibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Nikola.
♡
Middle names for NikolaThe right middle name turns Nikola into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.
Want a personalised middle name for Nikola? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.
♡ Generate middle name for Nikola →✦
Numerology life path calculatorEnter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.
First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number
How we calculated this
Nikola is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.