Nikolai is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #589 in 2024 with 484 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 639 births ranking #480. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 490.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,544 boys born was named Nikolai. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.