Nicolasa
Meaningvictory of the people · Greek
Nicolasa is a Mexican girl name meaning “victory of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Nicolasa has the names Nico and Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationNicolasa peaked in 1894, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
- HistoryNicolasa first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
US births per million girls, 1891–2025
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About the name Nicolasa
Nicolasa is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “victory of the people”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1890s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
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- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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Questions about the name Nicolasa
What does the name Nicolasa mean?
Nicolasa means “victory of the people” and comes from Greek. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Victoria (“victory”), Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”) and Colette (“victory of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Nicolasa?
Nicolasa is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Nicolasa a boy or girl name?
Nicolasa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nicolasa?
Nicolasa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #1,136 in 1894, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Nicolasa?
If you like Nicolasa, you might also like Victoria, Nicholas, Nico and Colette.
What should I know before naming my baby Nicolasa?
Nicolasa is a Mexican girl name meaning “victory of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.