Nykia
girl nameNykia entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #1929 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#1929
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4616 |
| 1980s | #4486 |
| 1990s | #3682 |
| 2000s | #5284 |
| 2010s | #12407 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Nykia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nykia alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nykia in 2025?
- Nykia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nykia most popular?
- Nykia peaked in 1994, reaching #1929 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nykia with classmates?
- Nykia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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