girl's name
Nikala
nih-KAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 113
Nikala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 6 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 1995, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 43 |
How Popular Is Nikala?
In 2005, Nikala was given to 6 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.
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 Nikala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikala
- English nih-KAH-luh
Sibling Names for Nikala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikala
How popular is the name Nikala?
In 2005, Nikala was given to 6 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 Nikala a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikala?
Nikala has 3 syllables.
When was Nikala most popular?
Nikala peaked in 1995, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.