NAME PROFILE
Nicholai
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning pure. This name carries a bright and sincere energy, reflecting a person who is honest, radiant, and deeply principled.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,024 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1983 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 29%NY — 21%FL — 11%AK — 4%
Notable People
Katja Herbers (Actress, 'Westworld') · Katja Riemann (Actress, 'Nowhere in Africa') · Katja Ebstein (Singer, 'Diese Welt') · Katja Nyberg (Handball Player, Olympic Gold Medalist) · Katja Kipping (Politician, Member of the Bundestag)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KatKatiKatya
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