Nicola
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek/Italian/Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #329
Total births: 480
History: Nicola peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The Italian-influenced name brought Mediterranean flair. Nicola represents the European influence on Australian naming.
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| Current rank (1998) | #93 |
| Babies named Nicola in 1998 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 480 |
| Peak year | 1992 (119 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #63 |
| Years in records | 1991–1998 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Nicola
What does the name Nicola mean?
Nicola means “Victory of the people” from Greek/Italian/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Nicola?
Nicola has Greek/Italian/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Victory of the people”.
How popular is Nicola in Australia?
Nicola ranked #93 in Australia in 1998 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Nicola most popular?
Nicola peaked in 1992 with 119 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Nicola a boy or girl name?
Nicola is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Nicolas in registered births are female.
How long has Nicola been recorded in Australia?
Nicola appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 1991 through 1998.