girl's name
Nikia
nih-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,988
Nikia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 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 1975, when 335 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,468 |
| 1980s | 1,317 |
| 1990s | 815 |
| 2000s | 304 |
| 2010s | 70 |
How Popular Is Nikia?
In 2019, Nikia 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.
Where Nikia 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 Nikia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikia
- English nih-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Nikia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikia
How popular is the name Nikia?
In 2019, Nikia 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 Nikia a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikia?
Nikia has 3 syllables.
When was Nikia most popular?
Nikia peaked in 1975, when 335 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.