Nicholas Aguiar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Aguiar — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Aguiar is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Nicholas is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The surname Aguiar: Aguiar is a surname of Galician-Portuguese origin. Its etymology comes from the Latin word aquilare, translating to "eagle's nest". Antone S. Aguiar Jr. (1930–2014), American judge and politician Bruno Aguiar, Portuguese footballer Domingos Malaquias de Aguiar Pires Ferreira, 1st Baron of Cimbres (1788–1859), Brazilian businessman and politician Ernani Aguiar, Brazilian composer, choral conductor, and musicologist Fernando Aguiar, Portuguese-born Canadian soccer player Guma Aguiar, Brazilian-born American energy industrialist Henry Aguiar (born 1966), Venezuelan sprinter João Aguiar (writer) (. Nicholas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 413K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nicholas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nicholas

Meaning: victory of the people

Greek

From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

Surname: Aguiar

Latin

Aguiar is a surname of Galician-Portuguese origin. Its etymology comes from the Latin word aquilare, translating to "eagle's nest". Antone S. Aguiar Jr. (1930–2014), American judge and politician Bruno Aguiar, Portuguese footballer Domingos Malaquias de Aguiar Pires Ferreira, 1st Baron of Cimbres (1788–1859), Brazilian businessman and politician Ernani Aguiar, Brazilian composer, choral conductor, and musicologist Fernando Aguiar, Portuguese-born Canadian soccer player Guma Aguiar, Brazilian-born American energy industrialist Henry Aguiar (born 1966), Venezuelan sprinter João Aguiar (writer) (.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nicholas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nicholas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nicholas Aguiar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nicholas Aguiar:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nicholas?
The first name Nicholas originates from Greek. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
When was Nicholas most popular?
The name Nicholas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Aguiar?
The surname Aguiar originates from Latin. Aguiar is a surname of Galician-Portuguese origin. Its etymology comes from the Latin word aquilare, translating to "eagle's nest". Antone S. Aguiar Jr. (1930–2014), American judge and politician Bruno Aguiar, Portuguese footballer Domingos Malaquias de Aguiar Pires Ferreira, 1st Baron of Cimbres (1788–1859), Brazilian businessman and politician Ernani Aguiar, Brazilian composer, choral conductor, and musicologist Fernando Aguiar, Portuguese-born Canadian soccer player Guma Aguiar, Brazilian-born American energy industrialist Henry Aguiar (born 1966), Venezuelan sprinter João Aguiar (writer) (.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Aguiar?
The name Nicholas Aguiar combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Aguiar originates from Latin.
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