Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Nicholai Updated January 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Nicholai Gender: Male Origin: Slavic Meaning: Victory Of The People ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Nicholai? The name Nicholai is primarily a male name of Slavic origin that means Victory Of The People. People who like the name Nicholai also like: Liam, Sebastian, Aiden, Nathaniel, Ethan, Dominic, Gabriel, Isabella, Amelia, Sophia, Aurora, Lorelei, Charlotte, Olivia Names like Nicholai: Nishelle, Nacala, Nichaela, Nijole, Nachla, Nicolao, Nikhil, Nichola, Nequiel, Nischal, Nasli, Nicola, Nigel, Nikola, Nakula, Nikolai, Noxolo, Najila, Niccele, Nzila, Nicholya, Nichole, Necalli, Nancilea, Nazli, Nicole, Nikkol, Nigella, Nichelle Stats for the Name Nicholai Nicholai is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Nicholai is currently not ranked in U.S. births