girl's name
Nikima
nih-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 46
Nikima 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 1981, when 12 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.
Nikima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 32 |
How Popular Is Nikima?
In 1986, Nikima 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 Nikima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikima
- English nih-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Nikima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikima
How popular is the name Nikima?
In 1986, Nikima 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 Nikima a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikima?
Nikima has 3 syllables.
When was Nikima most popular?
Nikima peaked in 1981, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.