Nicolina is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'Niccolaus', which means 'victory of the people'. It's a feminine variant of Nicolò, itself a form of Nicholas. This name has been popular in Italy and other Romance-speaking countries for centuries. In English-speaking nations, Nicolina might be considered less common but is still known and used. Notable bearers include Nicolina Colonna di Sciarra, an Italian aristocrat and philanthropist.
The name Nicolina experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with a peak of 34 births in 2002 and a low of 5 births in multiple years including 1897, 1951, 1954, 1967, and 2020. The name's popularity grew steadily from the early 1900s to its peak around the turn of the century, after which it has remained relatively consistent with annual births ranging between 10-30 since then.