Nikaia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nikaia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
In Neo-Greek mythology, specifically in Nikea, Nikaia was the daughter of the Phrygian river god Sangarios and the goddess Kybele. She was also the daughter of Antipatros and the wife of the Macedonian kings Perdikkas and Lysimachos. Furthermore, Nikaia of Corinth was the wife of Alexandros of Corinth as well as Demetrios II. Additionally, there was a kingdom named Nikaia. I think the name would also be interesting for a boy!
What does the name Nikaia mean?
In Neo-Greek mythology, particularly in Nikea, Nikaia was the daughter of the Phrygian river god Sangarios and the goddess Kybele. She was also the daughter of Antipatros and the wife of the Macedonian kings Perdikkas and Lysimachos. Additionally, Nikaia of Corinth was the wife of Alexandros of Corinth and Demetrios II. There was also the kingdom of Nikaia. I also like the name as a boy's name!
Where does the name Nikaia come from?
The origin of the word is unknown.
How do you pronounce Nikaia?
Nikaia is pronounced approximately as 'Nih-kai-ah'.
Popularity
Nikaia is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2017, it reached the 3,952nd place in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Nikaia has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Regarding global popularity, you can check the latest rankings of Nikaia in the baby name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Nicki / Nika
Frequently asked questions about the name Nikaia
What does the name Nikaia mean?
In Neo-Greek mythology, Nikaia was the daughter of the Phrygian river god Sangarios and Kybele. She is also associated with various historical figures, including Macedonian kings.
Where does the name Nikaia come from?
The exact origin of the name Nikaia is unknown, but it has its roots in ancient Greek culture.
How popular is the name Nikaia?
The name Nikaia is relatively rare but is gaining popularity, especially as a modern and versatile first name.