Girl · #10,274 in 2026

Nickki

Name: Popularity of the name Nickki in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nickki, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,274

Peak Rank

#5,579 (1973)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1983

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#5579

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nickki

Nickki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 9 Nickkis were born — ranking #5,579 that year. As of 2026, Nickki ranks #10,274 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Nickkis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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Names that sound like Nickki

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nickki is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nikki
Nicky
Nicki
Niki
Nikky
Nickey
Neki
Nike
Nookie
Nika
Gnocchi
Nica

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nickki

What does the name Nickki mean?

Nickki is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nickki in 2026?

In 2026, Nickki ranks #10,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nickki most popular?

Nickki reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #5,579 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nickki a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nickki is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nickki?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nickki include Wintress, Myree, Venis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nickki

Nickki is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Nickki's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #5,579. Use the chart and map above to compare Nickki's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.