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

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Italian.

Alternative Spellings: Niccola and Nickola

Variant Forms: Nacola and Nichola

Source Forms: Nikola

Popularity: The name Nicola ranked 1512th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

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