Girl · #12,446 in 2026

Nikka

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

Current Rank

#12,446

Peak Rank

#3,862 (1974)

Total Babies

410

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2019

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3862

Peak Rank

410

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikka

Nikka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 16 Nikkas were born — ranking #3,862 that year. As of 2026, Nikka ranks #12,446 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 410 Nikkas 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 Nikka

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

Nika
Nica
Nicca
Neka
Nucca
Neca
Nigga
Nikki
Nicky
Nicki
Niki
Nikky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka

What does the name Nikka mean?

Nikka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikka in 2026?

In 2026, Nikka ranks #12,446 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikka most popular?

Nikka reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,862 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nikka a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikka include Tassie, Wynetta, Cindia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikka

Nikka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 410 births in the dataset. Nikka's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikka'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.