Nicki is an attractive and lively female given name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people". It gained prominence as a popular girls' name during the mid-20th century and remains widely recognized today. Often spelled with one 'n', it shares its popularity with the masculine variant Nick. In recent years, celebrities such as singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj have further popularized this charming moniker.
The name Nicki seems to have been popular from the mid-1940s to the late 1960s, with peak years being 1957 and 1963 with 14 and 10 births respectively. After the 1960s, its popularity began to decline, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded between 1970 and 2004. The total number of babies named Nicki over this period is 297.