Niki Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Niki means 'victory' or 'the victorious one'.
Meaning of the Name Niki
Niki is a unisex name derived from the Greek name Nike, which means 'victory'. It can also be a diminutive of the Russian name Nikolai. The name has a strong and powerful meaning, symbolizing success and triumph. It is often associated with strength, determination, and resilience. Niki is a popular name in various countries and cultures around the world.
Popularity of the Name Niki
The popularity for the name Niki peaked in popularity in the year 1972 with 248 births, which ranked number 1,126 out of 14,015 unique names for that year. Niki had the most female births in 1972 with 248, which ranked number 626 out of 9,663 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 15, which ranked number 2,551 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Niki has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 18 births, a decline of -35.71%. Among females, Niki has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 18 births, a decline of -35.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Niki
- 20 Year Trend of Niki: -72.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Niki: -35.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Niki: -35.71%
Popularity of Niki by State
Among females, Niki was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Niki. 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 | 9 | 2189 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Niki
- Total Births of Niki: 17 (-4.32%)
- Female Births of Niki: 17 (-4.32%)
Given the downward trend of Niki over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.32% decrease in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Niki have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.32%.