Nikita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
21% Masculine / 79% Feminine
Meaning:
Nikita means 'victor' or 'winner' and is of Russian origin.
Meaning of the Name Nikita
Nikita is a unisex name of Russian origin. It is derived from the Greek name Niketas, meaning 'victor' or 'winner'. The name became popular in Russia due to its association with Tsar Nicholas I. Nikita is also a popular name in other Slavic countries. It is known for its strong and powerful connotations.
Popularity of the Name Nikita
The popularity for the name Nikita peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 1,034 births, which ranked number 477 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Nikita had the most female births in 1986 with 1,034, which ranked number 250 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 117, which ranked number 1,428 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nikita has declined sharply over the last ten years from 196 births to 88 births, a decline of -55.10%. Among males, Nikita has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 84 births to 54 births, a decline of -35.71%. Among females, Nikita has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 112 births to 34 births, a decline of -69.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nikita
- 20 Year Trend of Nikita: -68.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Nikita: -55.10%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nikita: -35.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nikita: -69.64%
Popularity of Nikita by State
For males, Nikita was most popular in Western states with 22 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nikita. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 16 | 1233 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nikita
- Total Births of Nikita: 81 (-7.70%)
- Male Births of Nikita: 52 (-4.32%)
- Female Births of Nikita: 30 (-11.24%)
Given the downward trend of Nikita over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 81 births in 2024. Male births for Nikita have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 52 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.32%. For Females, births for Nikita have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 30 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.24%.