Nicholas is of Greek origin, derived from the name Nikolaos. It means 'victory of the people'. This name gained popularity through Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus in the Western world. Traditionally, it has been a name for males but has recently seen usage among females as well.
The name Nichalas experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with 15 births recorded in both 1988 and 1998. However, its usage has since declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring from 2003 onwards. Over the entire period, there were a total of 280 babies named Nichalas.