Niketa
girl nameNiketa entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2564 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2564
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #4665 |
| 1980s | #4678 |
| 1990s | #9942 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Niketa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niketa alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niketa in 2025?
- Niketa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Niketa most popular?
- Niketa peaked in 1986, reaching #2564 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Niketa with classmates?
- Niketa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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