girl's name
Nykea
ny-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 44
Nykea is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 9 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 1980, when 9 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.
Nykea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 22 |
How Popular Is Nykea?
In 1996, Nykea was given to 9 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 Nykea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nykea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nykea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nykea
- English ny-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Nykea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nykea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nykea
How popular is the name Nykea?
In 1996, Nykea was given to 9 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 Nykea a girl's or a boy's name?
Nykea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nykea?
Nykea has 3 syllables.
When was Nykea most popular?
Nykea peaked in 1980, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.