Nickalus
About Nickalus
Nickalus is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people.' This alternative spelling maintains the familiar sound while offering a distinctive written form. Nickalus combines the friendly, approachable nature of Nick with a more elaborate full form. While less common than the traditional Nicholas, this spelling variation began appearing more frequently in the late 20th century as parents sought unique twists on classic names. The name carries the same historical significance as Nicholas, which has been popular across numerous cultures and associated with figures like Saint Nicholas.
Pronounced NIK-a-las.
As of October 2026, Nickalus ranked #10409 in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #2422 in 1980.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |