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Nicci

Girl name · French

Nicci is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationNicci peaked in 1972, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Nicci you'd meet today is about 53 years old.
  • HistoryNicci first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025

05.511195720002019

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nicci

Nicci is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

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Questions about the name Nicci

What is the origin of the name Nicci?

Nicci is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Nicci a boy or girl name?

Nicci is a girl name.

How popular is the name Nicci?

Nicci is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #3,714 in 1972, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Nicci?

Nicci is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.