Nikki
5 countries#3459 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikki was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
41,005 births recorded 1925–2025 · currently #3459 · peaked in 1972 with 1,736 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,127 births recorded 1975–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 129 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,247 births recorded 1975–2013 · peaked in 1987 with 105 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
845 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1996 with 105 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
60 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 2020 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
35 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikki’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1008 | — |
| 2007 | #1059 | ↓51 |
| 2008 | #1299 | ↓240 |
| 2009 | #1334 | ↓35 |
| 2010 | #1372 | ↓38 |
| 2011 | #1446 | ↓74 |
| 2012 | #1674 | ↓228 |
| 2013 | #1744 | ↓70 |
| 2014 | #1534 | ↑210 |
| 2015 | #1600 | ↓66 |
| 2016 | #2129 | ↓529 |
| 2017 | #1876 | ↑253 |
| 2018 | #2275 | ↓399 |
| 2019 | #2400 | ↓125 |
| 2020 | #2659 | ↓259 |
| 2021 | #2586 | ↑73 |
| 2022 | #2792 | ↓206 |
| 2023 | #3047 | ↓255 |
| 2024 | #3395 | ↓348 |
| 2025 | #3459 | ↓64 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikki
Is Nikki a popular name?
Yes — Nikki currently ranks #3459 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikki more common for boys or girls?
Nikki is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikki most popular?
Nikki peaked in 1972 in United States, with 1,736 recorded births that year.
Is Nikki rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikki’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3664 in 1925 to #3459 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikki?
At least 43,192 babies have been recorded with the name Nikki across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nikki popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikki appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikki?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikki include Merci, Nitya.
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