Nika Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nika means 'victory' and is of Slavic origin.
Meaning of the Name Nika
Nika is a feminine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Slavic word 'nik', meaning 'victory'. Nika is a popular name in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It is often associated with strength, success, and perseverance.
Popularity of the Name Nika
The popularity for the name Nika peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 77 births, which ranked number 4,237 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Nika had the most female births in 2017 with 77, which ranked number 2,357 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2003 with 5, which ranked number 10,893 out of 12,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nika has increased slightly over the last ten years from 55 births to 59 births, an increase of 7.27%. Among females, Nika has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 55 births to 59 births, an increase of 7.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nika
- 20 Year Trend of Nika: 55.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Nika: 7.27%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nika: 7.27%
Popularity of Nika by State
Among females, Nika was most popular in Western states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nika. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1172 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nika
- Total Births of Nika: 59 (0.70%)
- Female Births of Nika: 59 (0.70%)
Given the upward trend of Nika over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.70% increase in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nika have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 59 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.70%.