Meaning & Origin
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλας (Nikólas), used in Greece.
Nikolas is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos — combining nike (victory) and laos (people) — meaning 'victory of the people.' The K spelling reflects the original Greek phonetics more closely than the Anglicized Ch-.
Nikolas is the spelling used in modern Greek and in various European countries. It has a slightly more international feel than Nicholas while sounding identical in English. With over 23,000 U.S. births, it has genuine traction — offering parents the classic Nikolaos heritage with a sharper, more contemporary visual identity.