The spelling of "Nicki Ley" is pretty straightforward once you understand the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) phonetic transcription system. "Nicki" is spelled /ˈnɪki/, where the "i" sounds like the "e" in "me" and the stress is on the first syllable. "Ley" is spelled /leɪ/, where the "e" sounds like the "ay" in "say". Together, the pronunciation of "Nicki Ley" becomes /ˈnɪki leɪ/. This name may originate from a combination of a feminine given name and a surname, but its meaning is unclear.