Nikayla
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikayla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,218 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1999 with 67 births
Most common in: Florida, California, Texas, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikayla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2916 | — |
| 2007 | #4050 | ↓1134 |
| 2008 | #3084 | ↑966 |
| 2009 | #3677 | ↓593 |
| 2010 | #3516 | ↑161 |
| 2011 | #4072 | ↓556 |
| 2012 | #4957 | ↓885 |
| 2013 | #4887 | ↑70 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↓910 |
| 2015 | #5458 | ↑339 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↓2144 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↓697 |
| 2018 | #7100 | ↑1199 |
| 2019 | #7716 | ↓616 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↓7372 |
| 2021 | #10292 | ↑4796 |
| 2022 | #15306 | ↓5014 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↑112 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↑4072 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓3820 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikayla
Is Nikayla a popular name?
Yes — Nikayla currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikayla more common for boys or girls?
Nikayla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikayla most popular?
Nikayla peaked in 1999 in United States, with 67 recorded births that year.
Is Nikayla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikayla’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7111 in 1988 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikayla?
At least 1,222 babies have been recorded with the name Nikayla across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nikayla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikayla appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikayla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikayla include Nigeria, Nikiya, Nilan.
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