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2 schools use the "Nikes" mascot.
Most common states: Iowa (2)
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If you've ever wondered where the name "Nikes" for a school mascot comes from, here's a cool fact: it's inspired by Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. In Greek mythology, Nike was known for her wings, symbolizing speed and triumph, and she often awarded victors with laurel wreaths 🏆. This mythological figure is all about embodying the spirit of winning, whether it's in sports or other competitions. Schools that adopt the Nikes as their mascot are probably looking to instill that same winning spirit in their students. It's a unique and powerful symbol that reminds everyone to strive for excellence. And, fun fact, this mascot is most popular per capita in Iowa, showing that Midwestern schools are all about that victorious vibe ⭐
Hear how the Nikes fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Nikes banner across Iowa. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Kim
Iowa Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Iowa. With 2 schools per million residents, the Nikes is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Sullivan
Iowa Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Nikes delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Casey Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2 schools in our database use the Nikes mascot across 1 state.
The Nikes shows up most in Iowa (2). Ia also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Nikes as a Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology.
High School programs adopt the Nikes most often (1 schools). Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.