Nikolai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1235 in 2024 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 33 births ranking #894. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 340.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 12,627 boys born was named Nikolai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.