Nikolaj
It is a rare name in Poland, with only 134 on record. It's given to men, with rare exceptions.
Nikolaj Pronunciation
Nikolaj is pronounced nyee-KO-lahy (/ɲiˈkɔlaj/).
How many people are named Nikolaj
1 in 159300 men in Poland is named Nikolaj. 134 people carry it in the 2025 register: rank #2865 among male names.
Nikolaj's popularity over time
6 boys were given the name in 2025, ranking #883 among newborns. It has been climbing since 2023.
Where Nikolaj is most popular
Nikolaj is most popular in Pomeranian, 389% above the national average (2 boys born 2019–2025), followed by Lower Silesian (+358%) and Masovian (+103%).
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Pomeranian2 boys born+389%
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Lower Silesian2 boys born+358%
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Masovian2 boys born+103%
Nikolaj as a middle name
Nikolaj is a first name for 134 men in Poland and a middle name for another 20, an 87/13 split. In the men's middle-name ranking it sits 2008th, between Nikifor (20) and Nuri (20).
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2006
20Mạnh
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2007
20Nikifor
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200820Nikolaj
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2009
20Nuri
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2010
20Oluwaseun