Niki

Niki is both a female and a male first name, considered a German short and affectionate form of Nicole, Nikola, and Nikolaus. These names originally derive from the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). The meaning of the name includes "the victory of the people," "the victor over the people," or simply "the people's victor."

What does the name Niki mean?

Niki is a first name that is used for both women and men and represents a short and affectionate form of Nicole, Nikola, and Nikolaus. All these names have their roots in the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). Translated, Niki means "the victory of the people," "the victor over the people," or simply "the people's victor." The origin of Niki can be traced back to the ancient Greek words níkē (νίκη), meaning "the victory," and laós (λαός), meaning "the people," "the army," or "the warriors." Sometimes, Niki is also considered a modern Greek variant of Nike (Νίκη). The name gained worldwide recognition through Saint Nicholas, who served as Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Notable variants include Nickolai, Nicholas, as well as the short forms Niklas, Niclas, Nicklas, and Nicki, Nici, Nikki, and Nicky. Prominent bearers of the name include racing driver Niki Lauda and French artist Niki de Saint Phalle.

Where does the name Niki come from?

The first name Niki has ancient Greek roots and means "the victory of the people."

How do you pronounce Niki?

The pronunciation of Niki is easy and two-syllable. The name is usually pronounced as "Ni-ki" [ˈniːki]. The repetition of the bright "i" gives it a friendly and clear sound. The soft consonants frame the name, making Niki sound lively, uncomplicated, and youthful - small, yet brightly present.

When is the name day of Niki?

The name day for Niki is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Niki is among the popular first names, currently ranking 1,740th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 1,102nd place. In the last ten years, Niki has been used as a first name about 200 times, securing it the 1,591st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,769th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ki / Ni / Nik / Niklas / Nikomäuschen

Similar first names

Famous people

• Niki Aebersold (Swiss racing cyclist)
• Niki Bakogianni (Greek high jumper)
• Niki Bakoyianni (high jumper from Greece)
• Niki Barr (American musician)
• Niki Caro (New Zealand film producer)
• Niki Chow (Chinese actress)
• Niki Cross (American soccer player)
• Niki de Cock (Belgian footballer)
• Niki de Herdt (ice hockey player from Belgium)
• Niki de Saint Phalle (sculptor and painter)
• Niki Evans (singer from England)
• Niki Furstauer (alpine ski racer)
• Niki Ganahl (Austrian musician)
• Niki Garagouni (Greek volleyball player)
• Niki Gudex (English racing cyclist)
• Niki Haris (dancer from America)
• Niki Karimi (film director from Iran)
• Niki Lauda (former Formula 1 racing driver)
• Niki Leferink (football player from the Netherlands)
• Niki List (Austrian director)