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Nikias

NIK-ee-us

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Greek origin meaning 'victory.' An ancient Athenian general and statesman name, conveying classical strength and intellectual prowess.”

✦ Nikias is a rare name, not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

NikNikki

Style

GrandStrongLiteraryElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Nikias (Athenian general)
  • Nikias Stavropoulos (athlete)

Collections

Literary Names → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

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Nikias

Greek Rare & Uncommon

Nikias

Greek Rare & Uncommon

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Greek and classical contexts

People Also Ask

Greek origin meaning 'victory.' An ancient Athenian general and statesman name, conveying classical strength and intellectual prowess.

Nikias is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Nikias include Nik, Nikki.

Names that pair beautifully with Nikias include Sophia, Iris, Phoebe, Andromeda, Calista.