Nik: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-eek
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Victory of the people

The name Nik is a shortened form of Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It means "victory of the people" and has been a popular name across various cultures. The use of the name Nik has evolved over time, often used as a nickname or shortened version of longer names like Nicholas. The name is important because it carries the legacy and connotations of its full form, symbolizing victory and people's approval.

Nik Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nik is currently #23120 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nik is currently #9909 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Nik is currently #11266 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Nik is currently #4885 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nik is currently #11683 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nik is currently #5035 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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