Nichola
Girl nameNichola has been given to 991 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1969.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
991
Peak year
1969 (42 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1942
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
87% girls / 13% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nichola — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nichola.
Sibling name ideas for Nichola
Same era and popularity as Nichola, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nichola?
Nichola has been given to 991 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nichola peak?
Nichola peaked in 1969, when 42 babies were given the name.
Is Nichola a girl or boy name?
Nichola is primarily a girl name (87% of babies named Nichola are girls).
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