Boy · #7,172 in 2026

Nikan

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

Current Rank

#7,172

Peak Rank

#5,697 (2020)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

+8%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#5697

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikan

Nikan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 15 Nikans were born — ranking #5,697 that year. As of 2026, Nikan ranks #7,172 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 150 Nikans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nikan

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

Naken
Neuken
Nacken
Knochen
Nacon
Knockin
Niccum
Nikon
Nukem
Noggen
Newcomb
Newcombe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikan

What does the name Nikan mean?

Nikan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikan in 2026?

In 2026, Nikan ranks #7,172 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikan most popular?

Nikan reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #5,697 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nikan most popular?

Nikan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nikan.

Is Nikan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikan include Seger, Nore, Jamyson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikan

Nikan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Nikan's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #5,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikan'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.