Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Nikeria

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

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#6,360 (1998)

Total Babies

156

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2009

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#6360

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikeria

Nikeria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 15 Nikerias were born — ranking #6,360 that year. As of 2026, Nikeria ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 156 Nikerias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nikeria

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

Nigeria
Mycteria
Nocturia
Neisseria
Nasiriyah
Naegleria
Nichiren
Macario
Nicosia
Neria
Neriah
Noguera

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikeria

What does the name Nikeria mean?

Nikeria is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikeria in 2026?

In 2026, Nikeria ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikeria most popular?

Nikeria reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,360 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nikeria a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikeria?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikeria include Tyshia, Tamirra, Anikka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikeria

Nikeria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Nikeria's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,360. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikeria'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.