Girl · #6,788 in 2026

Nikida

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

Current Rank

#6,788

Peak Rank

#6,612 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1987

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#6612

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikida

Nikida first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 10 Nikidas were born — ranking #6,612 that year. As of 2026, Nikida ranks #6,788 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Nikidas 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 Nikida

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikida 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 Nikida

What does the name Nikida mean?

Nikida is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikida in 2026?

In 2026, Nikida ranks #6,788 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikida most popular?

Nikida reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #6,612 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nikida a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikida?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikida include Rudie, Gera, Rayshell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikida

Nikida is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Nikida's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #6,612. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikida'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.