girl's name
Nykita
nih-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Nykita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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 1978, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nykita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nykita?
In 1992, Nykita 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 Nykita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nykita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nykita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nykita
- English nih-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Nykita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nykita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nykita
How popular is the name Nykita?
In 1992, Nykita 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 Nykita a girl's or a boy's name?
Nykita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nykita?
Nykita has 3 syllables.
When was Nykita most popular?
Nykita peaked in 1978, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.