The nameNicola
Nicola is a boy's name in France, the Italian form of Nicholas.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
From the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".
Origin
Italian, of Greek origin. In English-speaking countries, Nicola is a girl's name.
History
First given in France in the mid 1950s, Nicola has been given discreetly, mostly in the 1990s and 2000s, then less often.
Popularity of the name Nicola
Nicola in France
3832ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2004peak year (40 births)
1,155babies named Nicola in France since 1900
Nicola was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 305 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Nicola. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Nicola in France were born before 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicola mean?
From the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".
What is the origin of the name Nicola?
Italian, of Greek origin. In English-speaking countries, Nicola is a girl's name.
Is Nicola a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicola is a boy's name.