Nicholina is of Latin origin, meaning 'victory of the people'. It is a feminine given name that was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become rare. The name Nicholina is believed to have been derived from the male name Nicholas, which means 'people's victory' in Latin.
Nicholina saw a spike in popularity during the late 1920s with eight births in 1923 and six births each in 1926 and 1929. However, it experienced a significant decline thereafter until the most recent resurgence in 2016, totaling 35 births over its recorded history.