boy's name
Nikitas
nee-KEE-tahs (Greek)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 76
Nikitas is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 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.
- Nikitas is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in 1977, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikitas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Nikitas?
In 2015, Nikitas 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 Nikitas 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 Nikitas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikitas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikitas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikitas
- Greek nee-KEE-tahs
Sibling Names for Nikitas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikitas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikitas
How popular is the name Nikitas?
In 2015, Nikitas 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 Nikitas a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikitas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikitas?
Nikitas has 3 syllables.
When was Nikitas most popular?
Nikitas peaked in 1977, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.