Niki
boy nameNiki entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2549 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2549
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3338 |
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1960s | #3733 |
| 1970s | #3504 |
| 1980s | #5066 |
| 1990s | #7751 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Niki are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niki alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niki in 2025?
- Niki is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Niki most popular?
- Niki peaked in 1974, reaching #2549 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Niki with classmates?
- Niki will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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