Nikolai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1447 in 2011 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 33 births ranking #894. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 220.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 21,615 boys born was named Nikolai. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.