Nikiya
Every Nikiya since 1974 — 592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikiya
Nikiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,597 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 592 American babies have been named Nikiya. Its peak came in 1981, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Nikiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikiya 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 | #16,597 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,767 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,395 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,001 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,041 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,097 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,647 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,968 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,922 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,266 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,539 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,064 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,504 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,883 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,621 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,129 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,409 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,919 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,324 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,263 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,798 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,715 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikiya in 2025?
Nikiya ranked #16,597 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 Nikiya?
592 babies have been named Nikiya in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikiya most popular?
Nikiya peaked in 1981, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Nikiya a boy or girl name?
Nikiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikiya rising or falling?
Nikiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.