girl's name
Niketa
nih-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 386
Niketa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 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 1986, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Niketa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Niketa?
In 2002, Niketa 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 Niketa 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 Niketa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Niketa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Niketa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Niketa
- English nih-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Niketa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Niketa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Niketa
How popular is the name Niketa?
In 2002, Niketa 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 Niketa a girl's or a boy's name?
Niketa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Niketa?
Niketa has 3 syllables.
When was Niketa most popular?
Niketa peaked in 1986, when 38 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.