Nikolas
/ni.?ko.las/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek ◈ 3 syllables
"Victory of the people"

From Greek

Nikolas means victory of the people — the K-AS variant of Nicholas, from the Greek. Saint Nicholas IS Santa Claus — the most beloved figure in Western culture. Nikola Tesla changed the world with AC. Three syllables of Santa-Claus-most-beloved, Tesla-changed-the-world, and K-AS Greek people's-victory.

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Nikolas at a glance
MeaningVictory of the people
OriginGreek
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#604
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Why parents love Nikolas
  • Saint Nicholas IS Santa Claus — most beloved figure.
  • Tesla changed the world with alternating current.
  • Three syllables with a strong, Greek sound: nik-OH-las.
  • The K-AS follows Greek-authentic patterns.
  • The meaning victory of the people is democratic.
The vibe of Nikolas
victory of peopleK-ASNicholasGreeknikēlaosSanta ClausTeslaalternating current
Origin & history of Nikolas
Greek nikē (victory) + laos (people) K-AS Nikolas
1
Greek roots
Nikolas is the K-AS variant of Nicholas. Saint Nicholas IS Santa Claus. Tesla changed the world.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: K-AS variant; Saint Nicholas; Tesla (1856–1943).
3
Today
Nikolas remains a beloved choice, ranking #604 in the US. 23,673 babies have been named Nikolas since 1937.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Nikolas?
2004 peak year
Nikolas first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1937. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2004, 1,060 babies received the name (ranked #301). Today it sits around #604, with roughly 460 babies named Nikolas each year. Nikolas's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 23,673 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,060 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #301)
460 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,600 Total registrations
last 10 years
23,673 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #604) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Nikolas
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Nikolas's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Santa-Tesla leadership. People named Nikolas tend to be strong, beloved, and gifted at being both Santa Claus AND changing the world.

Santa Claus AND changed world
Tesla-AC
Saint-Nicholas
K-AS Greek
People's-victory
N5
I9
K2
O6
L3
A1
S1
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
Personality of Nikolas
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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