Nixola
Meaning unknown, likely derived from "Nicholas" and "Nicole" of Greek origin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Nixola. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nixola today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nixola births was 1913 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nixola. 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 Nixola. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1913
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1913 SSA rank
#3,089
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Nixola: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nixola 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 Nixola during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nixola
The name Nixola has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "nikola," which means "victory of the people." This name gained popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly in the regions of modern-day Greece, Turkey, and the Balkans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nixola can be found in the writings of the 5th-century Greek historian Procopius, who mentioned a Byzantine general named Nixola who played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against the Avar and Slavic invasions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Nixola was often associated with religious figures and saints. The most notable among them was Saint Nixola of Myra, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and miracles, who became the inspiration for the legendary figure of Santa Claus.
In the Renaissance period, the name Nixola gained popularity among the nobility and intellectual circles of Europe. One of the most famous figures bearing this name was Nixola Copernicus (1473-1543), the renowned Polish astronomer who revolutionized the understanding of the solar system with his heliocentric theory.
Another notable figure was Nixola Machiavelli (1469-1527), the Italian philosopher and political theorist who authored the influential work "The Prince," which laid the foundations of modern political science.
In the 19th century, the name Nixola was popularized in Russia and the Slavic regions. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Nixola Gogol (1809-1852), the celebrated Ukrainian-born Russian novelist and dramatist, known for his satirical works such as "The Overcoat" and "Dead Souls."
Nixola II (1868-1918) was the last tsar of Russia, whose reign was marked by the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent overthrow of the Romanov dynasty.
Throughout history, the name Nixola has been borne by many influential figures, spanning various fields such as politics, literature, science, and religion. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across diverse regions and eras.
People
Nixola + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nixola as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nixola: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nixola?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nixola 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 - US residents.
Is Nixola a common name?
We classify Nixola as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nixola most popular?
The single biggest year for Nixola was 1913, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nixola is about 0 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 Nixola in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nixola a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nixola in the SSA data are female. 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 Nixola still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nixola 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 Nixola 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 Nixola?
See how many people share the name Nixola on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.