UK girl's name
Nikolia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victor of the people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nikolia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nikolia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Nikolia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nikolia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nikolia ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Nikolia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nikolia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nikolia mean?
The name Nikolia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Nikolaos, which is a compound of the Greek words "niko" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." The earliest recorded use of the name Nikolia dates back to the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century AD.
In ancient Greece, the name Nikolaos was often bestowed upon children as a wish for them to grow up to be victorious leaders of the people. The feminine form, Nikolia, emerged as a way to honor this tradition for baby girls. Over time, the name spread throughout the Eastern Orthodox Christian world and gained popularity in regions such as Russia, Bulgaria, and Serbia.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Nikolia was Nikolia of Novgorod, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Novgorod Republic. Another historical figure was Nikolia of Constantinople, a 13th-century Byzantine noble and philanthropist known for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
In the 15th century, Nikolia Dragaš was a Serbian princess and the wife of Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos. Her marriage played a pivotal role in strengthening the alliance between Serbia and the Byzantine Empire during the Ottoman conquests.
Nikolia Pavlovna, born in 1718, was a Russian noble and lady-in-waiting to Empress Catherine the Great. She is known for her memoirs, which provide valuable insights into the life of the Russian imperial court during the 18th century.
Nikolia Dimitrova, born in 1859 and died in 1934, was a Bulgarian educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools and played a crucial role in promoting female education and empowerment in Bulgaria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the name Nikolia has roots in antiquity, it has maintained its cultural significance and continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly among Eastern Orthodox Christian communities and those with Greek or Slavic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nikolia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nikolia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nikolia
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nikolia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nikolia in the UK right now?
In 2016, Nikolia was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nikolia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Nikolia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nikolia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victor of the people".
How many people are called Nikolia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nikolia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.