Nikolai is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #952 in 2007 with 208 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 639 births ranking #480. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 153.7%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 9,977 boys born was named Nikolai. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.