Girl Name · Greek Origin
Niki
Considering Niki? It is a girl 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 Nikki.
Niki meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Niki to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Niki as N·I·K·I, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Niki is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Niki variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nikia, Nikie, Nikiy.
- Nicknames: Niki works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Niki with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Niki middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nikki, Nicki, Nicky, Niesha, Nick — full picks on the sibling names for Niki guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Niki? Browse our names like Niki 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 Niki
What does the name Niki mean?
Niki means "Victory of the people" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Niki?
Niki originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Niki?
Niki has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Niki a boy's or girl's name?
Niki is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Niki in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Niki sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Niki?
Names that share Niki's sound and style include Nikki, Nicki, Nicky, Niesha, Nick.
What middle names pair well with Niki?
Good middle-name fits for Niki pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Niki is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Niki is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Niki?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Niki share its rhythm without rhyming — Nikki, Nicki, Nicky all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.