girl's name
Nikema
nih-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 38
Nikema is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 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 1978, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Nikema?
In 1986, Nikema 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.
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 Nikema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikema
- English nih-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Nikema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikema
How popular is the name Nikema?
In 1986, Nikema 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 Nikema a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikema?
Nikema has 3 syllables.
When was Nikema most popular?
Nikema peaked in 1978, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.