Niki
4 countries#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niki was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,277 births recorded 1932–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 1972 with 261 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
234 births recorded 1976–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
159 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2009 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
114 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2020 with 16 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
75 births recorded 1976–1999 · peaked in 1984 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Niki’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3564 | — |
| 2007 | #3482 | ↑82 |
| 2008 | #4089 | ↓607 |
| 2009 | #4107 | ↓18 |
| 2010 | #4306 | ↓199 |
| 2011 | #5935 | ↓1629 |
| 2012 | #4957 | ↑978 |
| 2013 | #4887 | ↑70 |
| 2014 | #4657 | ↑230 |
| 2015 | #6036 | ↓1379 |
| 2016 | #5130 | ↑906 |
| 2017 | #5517 | ↓387 |
| 2018 | #6010 | ↓493 |
| 2019 | #5306 | ↑704 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↓5784 |
| 2021 | #6967 | ↑4123 |
| 2022 | #6464 | ↑503 |
| 2023 | #6680 | ↓216 |
| 2024 | #9556 | ↓2876 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↑1671 |
Frequently asked questions about Niki
Is Niki a popular name?
Yes — Niki currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Niki more common for boys or girls?
Niki is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Niki most popular?
Niki peaked in 1972 in United States, with 261 recorded births that year.
Is Niki rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Niki’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3568 in 1932 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Niki?
At least 7,625 babies have been recorded with the name Niki across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Niki popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niki appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Niki?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Niki include Nisha.
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