nicki

Nicki is a given name commonly used for females, often as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicola, though it is also used independently. While most widely used as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, Nicki has been given to males in some Scandinavian contexts.

The name derives from Nicole, which itself comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.” Variants include Nikki, Nikky, and Nickie, and spellings may vary by region and language.

Notable people named Nicki include Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, born 1982), a Trinidadian-American rapper and actress; Nicki Aycox (1975–2020), an American actress; Nicki Bluhm (born 1983), an American singer; and Nicki Pedersen (born 1973), a Danish speedway rider. The name has been used across different fields, including music, acting, and sports, reflecting its broad appeal in various cultures.