Nikki - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Nikki \n(ik)-ki\ is pronounced NIH-kee. It is of English origin. Short form of Nicole. Nic- and Nik- variants are used in many cultures. Nikki (NEE-kee) is also a Japanese surname probably meaning "two trees".

Nikki has 10 variant forms: Nicci, Nicki, Nickie, Nicky, Niki, Nikia, Nikita, Nikkey, Nikkie and Nikky.

For more information, see also the related name Nicolette.

Baby names that sound like Nikki are Niko, Nike and Nika.

Nikki is a very popular female first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Nikki. Compare Nikki with related baby names.