Girl · #11,351 in 2026

Nykia

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

Current Rank

#11,351

Peak Rank

#1,929 (1994)

Total Babies

993

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2019

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#1929

Peak Rank

993

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nykia

Nykia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 73 Nykias were born — ranking #1,929 that year. As of 2026, Nykia ranks #11,351 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 993 Nykias 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 Nykia

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

Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Nike
Nikes
Nikkei
Nikah
Nicoya
Macchia
Machia
Michaiah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nykia

What does the name Nykia mean?

Nykia 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 Nykia in 2026?

In 2026, Nykia ranks #11,351 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nykia most popular?

Nykia reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #1,929 that year with 73 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nykia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nykia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nykia include Nicholle, Nastassja, Elide. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nykia

Nykia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 993 births in the dataset. Nykia's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #1,929. Use the chart and map above to compare Nykia'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.