Nike
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Nike is a Greek name meaning “victory”. It is a rare name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Nike
Nike is a name of Greek origin derived from the noun for victory. In Greek mythology, Nike was personified as the winged goddess who bestowed success upon athletes and warriors. Her iconography became a cultural staple throughout the ancient world, frequently depicted on monuments and coins to commemorate military and athletic triumphs.
Meaning Comments
- Lord_tschimy: Pronounced: Nee-Keh Origin: Yoruba Meaning: Well nursed child or Cosset/Pampered child.
- Kristersfaro: Her Roman counterpart is Victoria.
- Build_malek: The Roman equivalent of the name Nike is Victoria.
Gender Usage of the Name Nike
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Nike is considered a unisex name with a fairly balanced distribution between boys and girls. Current records show 40.91% male and 59.09% female bearers. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Nike
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Nike is listed under Rare Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 34.4M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.08M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 4.43M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Nike was last recorded at #645 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2017) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #434 in 1992. Its lowest recorded position was #1,488 in 2011. Over the last 21 years (1996–2017) the name rose 21 places (from #982 to #645).
Characteristics of the Name Nike
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Unisex Names
- Starts with
- N — Unisex Names Starting with N
- Ends with
- e — Unisex Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Nike comprises two syllables with a sharp, assertive consonant transition that creates an immediate impact. It is explicitly identified with the Greek goddess of victory, a figure central to mythology and athletic competition. The phonetic strength and mythological association clearly evoke a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Nike
Middle names used with NikeMethodology
Nike is most frequently used with: Nike Lee
Middle name suggestions for NikeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Nike is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Nike Leslie · Nike Lawson · Nike Lavern · Nike Layton · Nike Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Nike
Greek Mythology AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Greek Mythology Unisex Names, Nike shares its name with Νίκη, immortal from the Gods & Goddesses of Greek mythology. Goddess of victory
Names Similar to Nike
Sound Like Nike Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Naga · Ngo · Naki · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Nike Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Niku
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Nikita · Noa · Naoise · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Nike Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jamie · Leslie · Charlie · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Nike”
Dictionary Meaning of "Nike"Methodology
Nike (the goddess of victory and triumph)
a female given name
More Info
How to Spell Nike in ASL
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Comments on the name Nike
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Fatpkerking
For our daughter (that we lost), we were going to pronounce it |nih-KAY|. Besides meaning "(winged) Victory," the Greek goddess found on some trophies, it can also be taken as "victory," the word non-deified. Even its Latin-based analog, VICTORY Many of the names of Greco-Roman gods can be used either way.
Fenilalanina
I’ve been pronouncing it ni-k (to rhyme with Mike) for years and no one has ever corrected me! I feel so lied to!
K_i_n_g_luis
Pronounced "NI-keh" (long E)
Therendton1
In English, it's pronounced NIE-kee.
Good_king133
Nike is actually pronounced "Nee-keh". It´s used as a name in Germany. Nike was the Greek goddess of victory.