Nikiah
girl nameNikiah entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #6698 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#6698
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8330 |
| 1980s | #9413 |
| 1990s | #12620 |
| 2000s | #13117 |
| 2010s | #13958 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nikiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikiah alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikiah in 2025?
- Nikiah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nikiah most popular?
- Nikiah peaked in 2002, reaching #6698 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nikiah with classmates?
- Nikiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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