Girl · #10,911 in 2026

Nikina

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

Current Rank

#10,911

Peak Rank

#9,284 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1986

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#9284

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikina

Nikina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 5 Nikinas were born — ranking #9,284 that year. As of 2026, Nikina ranks #10,911 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Nikinas 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

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nikina

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

Nocona
Macchina
Nokia
Nikon
Nakia
Nikia
Nakama
Nicaea
Nakano
Nagana
Mckenna
Makena

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikina

What does the name Nikina mean?

Nikina is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikina in 2026?

In 2026, Nikina ranks #10,911 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikina most popular?

Nikina reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #9,284 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nikina a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikina?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikina include Adale, Alodie, Anaida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikina

Nikina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Nikina's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #9,284. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikina'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.