Nikya
girl nameNikya entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4767 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#4767
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8620 |
| 1980s | #9489 |
| 1990s | #10942 |
| 2000s | #8502 |
| 2010s | #13398 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nikya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikya alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikya in 2025?
- Nikya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nikya most popular?
- Nikya peaked in 2002, reaching #4767 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nikya with classmates?
- Nikya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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