Nikaya
girl nameNikaya entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #7045 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#7045
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11676 |
| 2000s | #10504 |
| 2010s | #16167 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nikaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikaya alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikaya in 2025?
- Nikaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nikaya most popular?
- Nikaya peaked in 2002, reaching #7045 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nikaya with classmates?
- Nikaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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