Nikka
Every Nikka since 1970 — 410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikka
Nikka 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 1970, 410 American babies have been named Nikka. Its peak came in 1974, when 16 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 Nikka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,410 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,121 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,889 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,176 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,531 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,600 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,906 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,032 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,965 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,037 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,208 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,103 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,369 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,884 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,037 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,586 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,499 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,394 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,369 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,241 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,627 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,774 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,908 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nikka
- Nikka Costa Singer · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikka in 2025?
Nikka 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 Nikka?
410 babies have been named Nikka in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikka most popular?
Nikka peaked in 1974, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Nikka a boy or girl name?
Nikka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikka rising or falling?
Nikka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nikka?
Well-known people named Nikka include Nikka Costa (singer).