Nikiya
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikiya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
592 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1981 with 40 births
Most common in: New York, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikiya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #7742 | — |
| 1998 | #5363 | ↑2379 |
| 1999 | #6836 | ↓1473 |
| 2000 | #8027 | ↓1191 |
| 2001 | #5009 | ↑3018 |
| 2002 | #5444 | ↓435 |
| 2003 | #7580 | ↓2136 |
| 2004 | #5377 | ↑2203 |
| 2005 | #6820 | ↓1443 |
| 2006 | #6356 | ↑464 |
| 2007 | #6093 | ↑263 |
| 2008 | #9476 | ↓3383 |
| 2009 | #7679 | ↑1797 |
| 2010 | #9231 | ↓1552 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↑1448 |
| 2012 | #10429 | ↓2646 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↓4129 |
| 2015 | #16419 | ↓1861 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↑2955 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓1478 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikiya
Is Nikiya a popular name?
Yes — Nikiya currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikiya more common for boys or girls?
Nikiya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikiya most popular?
Nikiya peaked in 1981 in United States, with 40 recorded births that year.
Is Nikiya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikiya’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #8775 in 1974 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikiya?
At least 595 babies have been recorded with the name Nikiya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nikiya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikiya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikiya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikiya include Nigeria, Nikayla, Nilan.
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