Gender-Neutral Name · Greek Origin
Nicola
Considering Nicola? It is a neutral name whose meaning is "Victory of the people", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Nikola.
Nicola meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Nicola to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nicola as N·I·C·O·L·A, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nicola is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nicola variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nicolaa, Nicolae, Nicolay, Nicol.
- Nicknames: Nic and N.
- Middle names: Pair Nicola with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Nicola middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nikola, Nichola, Nicole, Nikole, Nicolo — full picks on the sibling names for Nicola guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nicola? Browse our names like Nicola guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Nicola
What does the name Nicola mean?
Nicola means "Victory of the people" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Nicola?
Nicola originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Nicola?
Nicola has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nicola a boy's or girl's name?
Nicola is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Nicola in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nicola sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nicola?
Names that share Nicola's sound and style include Nikola, Nichola, Nicole, Nikole, Nicolo.
What middle names pair well with Nicola?
Good middle-name fits for Nicola pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nicola is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nicola is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nicola?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nicola share its rhythm without rhyming — Nikola, Nichola, Nicole all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.