Niki
A unisex given name A female given name.
Every Niki since 1932 — 7,277 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niki
Niki is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,214 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 7,277 American babies have been named Niki. Its peak came in 1972, when 261 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 Niki stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niki 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 | 13 | #8,214 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,053 | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,853 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,642 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,172 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,835 | — | — |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,416 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,179 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,625 | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,243 | — | — |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,192 | — | — |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,741 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,989 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,076 | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,093 | — | — |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,374 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,166 | — | — |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,152 | — | — |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,519 | — | — |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,604 | — | — |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,160 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,881 | — | — |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,277 | — | — |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,460 | — | — |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,866 | — | — |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,532 | — | — |
| 1995 | 129 | #1,298 | 6 | #8,573 |
| 1990 | 104 | #1,500 | 9 | #5,690 |
| 1985 | 181 | #885 | — | — |
| 1980 | 190 | #829 | 11 | #3,775 |
| 1975 | 168 | #817 | 13 | #3,027 |
| 1970 | 133 | #956 | 6 | #4,575 |
| 1965 | 60 | #1,432 | — | — |
| 1960 | 50 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,493 | — | — |
| 1950 | 80 | #1,025 | — | — |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,863 | 5 | #3,640 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,078 | — | — |
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Famous people named Niki
- Niki Lauda Racing driver · 1949–2019
- Niki de Saint Phalle Painter · 1930–2002
- Niki Caro Film director · b. 1967
- Niki Terpstra Cyclist · b. 1984
- Niki Zimling Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Niki mean?
A unisex given name A female given name.
How popular is the name Niki in 2025?
Niki ranked #8,214 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niki?
7,277 babies have been named Niki in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niki most popular?
Niki peaked in 1972, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Niki a boy or girl name?
Niki is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niki rising or falling?
Niki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Niki?
Well-known people named Niki include Niki Lauda (racing driver), Niki de Saint Phalle (painter), Niki Caro (film director).