unisex name
Nickita
nih-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 64
Nickita is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 67% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nickita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nickita?
In 2011, Nickita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nickita Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nickita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nickita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nickita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nickita
- English nih-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Nickita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nickita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nickita
How popular is the name Nickita?
In 2011, Nickita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nickita a girl's or a boy's name?
Nickita is used for both girls and boys. About 67% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nickita?
Nickita has 3 syllables.
When was Nickita most popular?
Nickita peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.