Girl name · Greek
Nike
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: victoryNike is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "victory". It is used in Greek.
- Meaning
- Victory
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- NY-kee
Meaning and origin of Nike
As a girl's name, Nike comes from Greek and means "victory". It is used in Greek.
Say it NY-kee. In Greek, say NEE-kay. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Nike on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Nike on 4 lists.
“Greek goddess of victory, for a born athlete”
From Girl dog names, strong female dog names
“Winged goddess of victory, often shown beside Athena, and the name of a sportswear brand”
From Goddess names, greek goddess names
“Victory; Greek. The winged goddess of victory. Say NEE-kay”
From Greek girl names, greek goddess names for girls
“Victory; Greek. The winged Greek goddess herself, and a sportswear brand, so expect jokes. Say NY-kee”
From Strong female names, names that mean victory
How popular is Nike?
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #5,570 in 1954
- Most babies: 10 in 2023
- Babies since 1953
- At least 150
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 1 per million |
| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 1 per million |
| 1980s | 1 per million |
| 1990s | 2 per million |
| 2000s | 1 per million |
| 2010s | 2 per million |
| 2020s | 3 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,706 | – | – | #15,090 | – | #13,125 | #17,072 | #10,127 | #17,005 | – |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Nike
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- NickyVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- NikaVictory (Greek, girl)
- NikiVictory, triumph (Greek, girl)
Names spelled like Nike
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- NeveBright, radiant (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- NenePeaceful (Japanese, girl)
- NeşeJoy, happiness (Turkish, girl)
- NiaBright, radiant (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- NictéFlower, plumeria (Yucatec Maya, girl)
- NinelLenin spelled backward (Russian, girl)
- NingPeace, tranquility (depends on characters) (Chinese, unisex)
- NisaWomen (Arabic, girl)
- NivesSnows (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- ViktoriaVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
- BereniceBringing victory (Greek, girl)
- KlausVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- NicoVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- VeronikaBringing victory (Latin, girl)
- ColetteVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- KlaasVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- NicoletteVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- NielsVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Nike
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- FelicityHappiness, good fortune (Latin, girl)
- HollyHolly tree (Old English, girl)
- OttilieWealth, fortune (Germanic, girl)
- PrudenceForesight, good sense (Latin, girl)
- SaoirseFreedom, liberty (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- SoleilSun (French, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Greek
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- IrisA rainbow (Greek, girl)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- PetraRock, stone (Greek, girl)
- RitaA pearl (Greek, girl)
Nike: common questions
What does the name Nike mean?
Nike comes from Greek and means "victory".
Is Nike a boy or girl name?
Nike is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Nike come from?
Nike comes from Greek and means "victory". Today it is used in Greek.
How do you pronounce Nike?
Say NY-kee. In Greek, say NEE-kay. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Nike?
Forms of Nike with the same meaning and origin include Nicky (English), Nika (Russian) and Niki (Greek).
What middle names go with Nike?
Middle names that flow well with Nike include Anastasia, Felicity, Holly, Ottilie and Prudence. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.