Niki

Niki is a feminine given name with roots in ancient Greek, deriving from nike, meaning victory. It functions both as an independent name and as a short form of Nicole, the French feminine form of Nicholas, which traces back through Latin and Greek to the elements nike (victory) and laos (people). The name gained widespread use in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century, partly through its appealing brevity. Related forms include Nicky, Nikki, and Nike.