What is the origin of the name Nikayla?

Nikayla is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nikayla?

Nikayla is currently ranked #11822 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nikayla?

Nikayla is pronounced nih-KAY-luh.

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Nikayla

nih-KAY-luh

Popularity

#11822

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,213

Peak Year

#67 in 1999

First Recorded

1988

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Nikayla is a modern invented name, likely a feminized form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Nikki Kayla Nika

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Nikki Kayla Nika

Spelling Variations

Nicayla Nicaela

Similar Names

Nicole Kyla Victoria Nadia

Personality Traits

victoriousdynamicindependentmodern

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