girl's name
Nikela
nih-KEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Nikela is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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 1978, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Nikela?
In 1992, Nikela 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 Nikela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikela
- English nih-KEL-uh
Sibling Names for Nikela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikela
How popular is the name Nikela?
In 1992, Nikela 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 Nikela a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikela?
Nikela has 3 syllables.
When was Nikela most popular?
Nikela peaked in 1978, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.