Nikki

Meaning: Its source is Aniketos, a Greek name meaning "Unconquered."

Origin: "Aniketos."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Dutch and English.

Nickname For: Nicholas, Nikita and Nikolaas

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Meaning: Its source is Nikola, a Greek name meaning "Victorious people."

Origin: "Nikola."

Nickname For: Nicole

Popularity: The name Nikki ranked 724th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 540th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This name, like Berenice and Veronica, features an element derived from the name of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.

Miscellaneous

Nikki Giovanni (born 1943)
American poet.
- 1972 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)

Sports

Nikki McCray
- USA Basketball Women''s National Team - 1996 (see list of American National Basketball Team)

Stage and Screen

Nikki Newman Abbott
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless'''' (see list of Characters on ''The Young and the Restless'')
Nikki DeLoach
- 1990s Mouseketeer (see list of 1990s Mickey Mouse Club)
Nikki Graves
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''As the World Turns'''' (see list of Characters on ''As The World Turns'')
Nikki Petrova
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Mara Wilson (see list of Characters on ''Melrose Place'')
Nikki Witt
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Dana Barron (see list of Characters on ''Beverly Hills 90210'')

The Literary World

Nikki Giovanni (born 1943)
American poet.
- Author of My House Poems (see list of Authors of some of the most frequently banned books between 1990-99, in the United States)