girl's name
Nikira
nih-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 105
Nikira is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 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 1995, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikira Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Nikira?
In 2014, Nikira 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 Nikira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikira
- English nih-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Nikira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikira
How popular is the name Nikira?
In 2014, Nikira 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 Nikira a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikira?
Nikira has 3 syllables.
When was Nikira most popular?
Nikira peaked in 1995, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.