Nikayla
Every Nikayla since 1988 — 1,218 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikayla
Nikayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,596 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,218 American babies have been named Nikayla. Its peak came in 1999, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nikayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,596 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,866 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,938 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,071 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,895 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,850 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,034 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,327 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,656 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,886 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,617 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,938 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,988 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,075 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,134 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,558 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,721 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,111 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,111 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,933 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,622 |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,703 |
| 2003 | 63 | #2,570 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,811 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,561 |
| 2000 | 64 | #2,419 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,962 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikayla in 2025?
Nikayla ranked #16,596 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikayla?
1,218 babies have been named Nikayla in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikayla most popular?
Nikayla peaked in 1999, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Nikayla a boy or girl name?
Nikayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikayla rising or falling?
Nikayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.