Nika
Every Nika since 1961 — 2,502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nika
Nika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,200 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,502 American babies have been named Nika. Its peak came in 2017, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #3,200 | — | — |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,108 | — | — |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,814 | — | — |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,849 | — | — |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,631 | — | — |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,772 | — | — |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,394 | — | — |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,832 | — | — |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,378 | — | — |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,638 | — | — |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 2014 | 74 | #2,462 | — | — |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,589 | — | — |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,079 | — | — |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,937 | — | — |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,608 | — | — |
| 2009 | 74 | #2,544 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,881 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,958 | — | — |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,838 | — | — |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,995 | — | — |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,170 | 5 | #12,201 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,573 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,507 | — | — |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,498 | — | — |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,672 | — | — |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,425 | — | — |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,084 | — | — |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,188 | — | — |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,025 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,532 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nika
- Nika Gilauri Politician · b. 1975
- Nikša Kaleb Handball player · b. 1973
- Nika Futterman Actor · b. 1969
- Nikša Dobud Athlete · b. 1985
- Nika Turković Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nika in 2025?
Nika ranked #3,200 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nika?
2,502 babies have been named Nika in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nika most popular?
Nika peaked in 2017, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Nika a boy or girl name?
Nika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nika rising or falling?
Nika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nika?
Well-known people named Nika include Nika Gilauri (politician), Nikša Kaleb (handball player), Nika Futterman (actor).