Nikolai is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #605 in 2023 with 468 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 639 births ranking #480. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 470.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,651 boys born was named Nikolai. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.