Nikiyah
girl nameNikiyah entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #6576 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#6576
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #14122 |
| 2000s | #8772 |
| 2010s | #11557 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nikiyah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikiyah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikiyah in 2025?
- Nikiyah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nikiyah most popular?
- Nikiyah peaked in 2012, reaching #6576 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nikiyah with classmates?
- Nikiyah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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