Girl · #13,701 in 2026

Nikeya

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

Current Rank

#13,701

Peak Rank

#2,705 (1982)

Total Babies

508

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2009

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#2705

Peak Rank

508

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikeya

Nikeya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 34 Nikeyas were born — ranking #2,705 that year. As of 2026, Nikeya ranks #13,701 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 508 Nikeyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nikeya

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikeya

What does the name Nikeya mean?

Nikeya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikeya in 2026?

In 2026, Nikeya ranks #13,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikeya most popular?

Nikeya reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #2,705 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nikeya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikeya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikeya include Shelene, Charnita, Leslieann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikeya

Nikeya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 508 births in the dataset. Nikeya's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #2,705. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikeya'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.