Niki is a unisex Greek name meaning "victory of the people," derived from the Greek word "nikos." It has gained popularity worldwide for its simplicity, versatility, and appealing sound, despite its historic use among Byzantine emperors like Nikephoros and Nikolaos. Notable figures associated with Niki include Nikila, a musical poet in Greek mythology, Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, and Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina-Maria Schumacher-Niki Lauda.