Nickai
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Nickai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nickai today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nickai births was 2007 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nickai. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nickai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2007
7 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,475
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Nickai: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nickai from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Nickai remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nickai by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nickai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nickai
The name Nickai is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "nikē," meaning "victory" or "triumph," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ai," which is a term of endearment or familiarity.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nickai can be found in ancient Greek texts, where it was often associated with warriors, athletes, and those who achieved great feats. It was a name given to individuals who embodied strength, courage, and perseverance, symbolizing their ability to overcome challenges and emerge victorious.
In the realm of Greek mythology, there are several figures who bore names similar to Nickai, such as Nike, the goddess of victory, and Nikias, an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War. These connections further solidify the name's association with triumph and success.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Nickai. One such figure was Nickai of Miletus, a Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is renowned for his contributions to geometry and is credited with being one of the first individuals to demonstrate the existence of irrational numbers.
Another prominent figure was Nickai of Chalcedon, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 4th century BCE. His works were highly acclaimed, and some of his sculptures adorned the Temple of Athena Nike in Athens, further reinforcing the name's connection to victory and triumph.
In the Middle Ages, the name Nickai was less common but still held significance. One notable bearer was Nickai of Rheims, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his scholarly works and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Nickai experienced a resurgence in popularity. One notable figure was Nickai Mirabella, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century. His works were highly influential and helped shape the artistic traditions of the era.
In more recent times, the name Nickai has continued to be used, albeit less frequently than its variants like Nicholas or Nikos. However, its historical significance and association with victory and triumph remain intact, serving as a reminder of its rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy.
People
Nickai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nickai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nickai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nickai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nickai going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Nickai a common name?
We classify Nickai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nickai most popular?
The single biggest year for Nickai was 2007, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nickai is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nickai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nickai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nickai in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nickai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nickai in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nickai can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Nickai?
See how many people have the name Nickai on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.