Nikia
Every Nikia since 1971 — 3,974 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikia
Nikia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 3,974 American babies have been named Nikia — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 335 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Nikia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikia 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,091 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,394 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,988 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,012 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,077 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,220 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,103 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,266 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,304 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,020 | 5 | #13,830 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,074 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,393 | — | — |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,797 | 5 | #12,675 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,287 | — | — |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,574 | — | — |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,036 | — | — |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,860 | 7 | #8,857 |
| 1995 | 71 | #1,950 | 10 | #5,784 |
| 1990 | 82 | #1,776 | — | — |
| 1985 | 120 | #1,181 | 5 | #7,280 |
| 1980 | 178 | #864 | 5 | #6,977 |
| 1975 | 272 | #593 | 63 | #1,050 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikia in 2025?
Nikia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nikia?
3,974 babies have been named Nikia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikia most popular?
Nikia peaked in 1975, when 335 newborns received the name.
Is Nikia a boy or girl name?
Nikia is used for both: about 94% of babies named Nikia have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Nikia rising or falling?
Nikia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.